Loved it Past Review

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/28/2015 to 12/18/2015 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I made really good friends that I still stay in contact with. It was very worthwhile. I would recommend to all my friends.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Since it was different from liberal arts education, I liked it.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were helpful and very responsive to all my emails.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I liked the dorm I stayed in. It was super loud, but I heard my dorm was known to be the party dorm.

* Food:

My dorm didn't have catering so I always bought my meals. But I wanted it that way so I liked it.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You have to go out a lot and try to join clubs to meet friends.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I have no experience with healthcare.

* Safety:

I thought it was pretty safe. People told me to be careful when I'm walking with my cellphone in my hand, but I was fine.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved it. It was a last moment decision for me to go to London, but I am very glad I did.

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)

It was very hard. I spent much more than I would normally at Wellesley.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent about $300 dollars per week.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Education
  • Lifestyle
* What could be improved?
  • Money plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make sure to contact past students who've been to this program. Get all the help and ask bunch of questions regarding leaving in London.