Best experience in my life so far. Past Review
By A student (University of Hartford) - abroad from 10/01/2018 to 12/07/2018 with
University of the Arts London - Integrated Study Abroad
I learned so many new things about my major that I never would've thought I would learn, and I would love to go back for at least a full school year and learn even more.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
A great experience overall, nothing to complain about! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All faculty were very helpful, I felt confident in their answers when I had a question. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a great flat, but there were many things wrong with it. There was black mold on top of the showers and a leak in the walls of my room. |
| * Food: |
The food was overall good, you need to bring your own seasonings and things like that to make the flavor you want it, food tastes WAYY different in the UK. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very welcomed with the British students in my classes and in the studios, everyone wanted to help me and I made a lot of close new friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I personally did not have to seek medical attention, but my roommate did and she had some trouble getting the medication she needed in a timely manner. |
| * Safety: |
I felt pretty safe in the city. Remember to watch your back and your belongings, and look both ways before crossing the street! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I fell in love with the school right away, and I felt so welcomed. It was like home away from home. |
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? | $100/200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Put money aside just in case you ever have an emergency. |
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? | Exchange |
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 knew that I would need more than $3,000 to travel, explore, try new food, and buy things for my courses. |
