School was my excuse to get to London, the people made it worth the trip Past Review
By A student (Genetics, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/22/2015 to 12/22/2015 with
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I spent more time with international students than with locals; it was a fantastic opportunity to interact with multiple world perspectives simultaneously. Also, it was a lot of fun learning London alongside others who were equally new to the city.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was a lot of independent work required outside of class time, and the professors provided a lot of resources, even though there was almost no office hours or help outside of lecture times. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was very difficult to get questions answered in a timely manner. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was granted housing across the street from the school and even though it was a community flat set-up, the rent was affordable and my flatmates were wonderful. |
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The Indian food was stellar but everything is expensive. I was happy to be home. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Figure out what entertainment is free (there is a lot in big cities, especially) and cook your own meals. It take time, but it's worth it. |
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
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I'd been introduced to how to get an Oyster Card/access mass transit before landing overseas. Also, I was not made aware of the different classroom culture or school system (grades, registration, etc.) |
