What a girl wants Past Review
By Nicole (Syracuse University) - abroad from 01/03/2014 to 05/03/2014 with
Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London
I learned a lot about the different cultures by traveling. I learned so much about the United Kingdom history. I experienced things that I never thought I would if I didn’t leave syracuse.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The professor in London are so dedicated to their students. They want you to experience Europe. They are very relax and understanding of student wanting to experience London. The work is so informative and the work is easy and enjoyable. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Wasn’t need for London |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the dorm that the school provided. It was great. Easy so close to at Paul cathedral and Tower of London. Quick walk to the markets. |
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The expansive of food was not bad. Just know that food expires quicker in London then in United States. It fresh with a lot less Preservatives. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Thanks to the trips the program provided I was able to go to France Germany and Scotland while u studied. Also the before trip to Ireland allowed me to meet other students that where from syracuse also traveling to London. It was amazing definitely do the pre travel group to Ireland. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No problems |
| * Safety: |
I felt extremely safe when exploring London. I would take night walks and I felt safe and secure. Felt like I was home in the states. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would do it again because I was able to see so much of Europe and the United Kingdom. It was a once in a lifetime experience. I wish I could of done a year studying at broad instead of a semester. |
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) |
easy when you have roommates and each shared the cost. Also my issue was food and nothing else. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It all depend on what you want to do. Food is all about what your willing to spend. I eat mostly at the markets and had some fruit and yogurt to eat. Very easy. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how easy it was to find a place other then the dorm. If I could change something I would want to find my own place to live. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
