Great cultural experience Past Review

By (Economcis, Wellesley College) for

University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile, a unique experience. But could have been improved.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Great cultural experience. Academically, it was a waste of time

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

No support for financial aid students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great location, unclean facilities

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Poor/inefficient health system, discouraged students from visiting health centers

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Housing costs were unfair - charged for housing even when early leave

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment