Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The public policy department is relatively new at University College London. They do not have an undergraduate program, so they group all of the American study abroad students together, and assign a PhD student to teach the classes. Courses are only based on two essays, so you don't have much opportunity to show what you actually know.

On-site administration of your program

Students were basically on their own after attending the program's orientation.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in Schafer House in Camden near Warren Street station. The room was very small, but location in London was very central. I had a three person flat where we each had our own room and shared a bathroom and a kitchen. Our rooms were joined by one small hallway. Because it's a university dorm, and usually first years live there, it can be very loud at night from flat parties. <br /><br /> The rent was pretty high and if you leave early to go back to your home country, you still must pay the entire rent until the end of the contract.

I lived in a non-catered hall, so I bought my own groceries and cooked for myself.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There are so many things to do in London and so many people to meet. You can really learn a lot and see a lot and have a wonderful time.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I got sick once, went to the health center at school and got a prescription, and used it to buy medicine at the local pharmacy.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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