Summer in London with Samford Past Review

By gorgeousgeorge (PharmD, Samford University) for

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

My study abroad experience was amazing. I thought 5 weeks was going to be too long to be away, but I could have stayed 5 more years. It was an experience I will remember for a lifetime.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place:	Summer 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	the Daniel House <br /><br /> Perfect location. Needs a bit of updating on the inside, but its so great to be there, I don't think anyone really cares. It was great to have someone come in and clean the bathrooms everyday.
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Even though everyone in our group was very different, we all got along quite well.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	Having the policeman come to talk to us the first day was really helpful.
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	No

Finances

* 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)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	The food allowance money was perfect.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	A weekly pass for the tube. Rough estimate of how much weekend traveling would cost.