London is an interesting city Past Review
By Catherine w (Biology, General., Wellesley College) for
University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about my own strengths and weaknesses and gained independence. I also learned about city living which was quite valuable.
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. |
I found it difficult to get engaged with the material. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was housed with other Americans which made it difficult to make friends with other students. The flat style housing in general made socializing with other dorm members difficult. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | Too much. 100 pounds a week might be cutting it a little close. London is expensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | student discounts. Find the student pubs for cheap drinks. |
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 |
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | be outgoing. Make local friends. |
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