Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A memorable time I would want to keep going back to June 30, 2021

By (University of the Arts London) - abroad from 07/02/2018 to 07/27/2018 with

University of the Arts London - Summer Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about Graphic Designing from the lens of different cultures and people. It was worthwhile as the course revolved around the city's then and now.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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:

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

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? £35/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Students should know how to cook if they want to save and have meals at the university only. The food was cheaper there than the restaurants outside the university.

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?

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  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • City tours
  • Coursework
  • Diversity
* What could be improved?
  • Time duration for each assignment
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Coming from a third world country and only a sophomore around that time, I didnt know much about graphic designing before doing this course. I wish I knew more so that I didnt feel very left out.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.