Best 3 month of my life so far Past Review
By Kim-Ole Holm (International School of Management) - abroad from 09/19/2016 to 01/16/2017 with
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It is easy to say that studying in London was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever made. I left London with mixed feelings - Saying goodbye to all of my new friends on the one hand and finally seeing family and friends from Germany again on the other hand. People were asking me what I liked the most about my time in London? First of all, there are all the wonderful people from all over the world that I have met and can call my friends now. But in times where one can see so much hate all over the world, I always noticed what kind of beautiful place London is. People from every part of the world, with different backgrounds, different religions and different cultures living side by side in peace and security. According to the London Museum, 60 percent of the people living in London were not born in London and about 40 percent have foreign backgrounds (25% percent born outside of Europe). It really makes me sick when I think of all the tragedies recently happened (Paris, Nice, Istanbul, Munich, Berlin etc.) but proofs me that choosing London as destination for my semester abroad was a great decision. Even though there also have been terroristical attacks in London, this city is just an example of how people should live together everywhere in the world. It is not something that you can realize when visiting London for a weekend or even a week. Once you are living there for a longer period of time, you get to see the quality of life that this city has to offer. London, I love you - It has been a great pleasure again! For the next time, make sure not being that expensive though.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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It is easy to say that studying in London was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever made. I left London with mixed feelings - Saying goodbye to all of my new friends on the one hand and finally seeing family and friends from Germany again on the other hand. People were asking me what I liked the most about my time in London? First of all, there are all the wonderful people from all over the world that I have met and can call my friends now. But in times where one can see so much hate all over the world, I always noticed what kind of beautiful place London is. People from every part of the world, with different backgrounds, different religions and different cultures living side by side in peace and security. According to the London Museum, 60 percent of the people living in London were not born in London and about 40 percent have foreign backgrounds (25% percent born outside of Europe). It really makes me sick when I think of all the tragedies recently happened (Paris, Nice, Istanbul, Munich, Berlin etc.) but proofs me that choosing London as destination for my semester abroad was a great decision. Even though there also have been terroristical attacks in London, this city is just an example of how people should live together everywhere in the world. It is not something that you can realize when visiting London for a weekend or even a week. Once you are living there for a longer period of time, you get to see the quality of life that this city has to offer. London, I love you - It has been a great pleasure again! For the next time, make sure not being that expensive though. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200 Pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Aldi/Lidl |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | - |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
