How UW became home in 3 weeks Past Review

By Maia (Universidad de Buenos Aires / University of Buenos Aires) - abroad from 07/11/2016 to 07/29/2016 with

University of Westminster: London - Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Everyone has its background you have to be able to accept it and be ready to explain why at home is just like the other way.. Thing are different and similar in different parts of the world. If you with to work with a multinational company this has to be in your resume.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	Teachers where nice, and full of energy and so whiling to share experience. The education abroad team where amazing,
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	I stayed at Marylebone Hall and it was completely friendly and clean!!!
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Loved England
* 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 London International Summer School. Day one they encourage you to make friends. In fact I meet the persons I spent more time with out side the classroom. Everyone was so welcoming that we wanted to know each other. I can say today that i have friends for life in Arizona, Texas, Germany, Australia and more. I have share experiences with people i would have never meet in my life. The classwork takes you time, but not enough time from exploring the city and that is amazing. University of Westminster felt like home, and I would totally go there again.

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?	I think 45 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Buy your food with other people leving in your floor. You are not going to eat a kilo of pasta in 3 weeks by your self.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language? 0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?	Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	Certificate of Advanced Eglish
How many hours per day did you use the language?	10+
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	Just relate with people, talk, and you will make it work.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	International Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students Americans International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?	0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	People - students welcoming social
* What could be improved?	the social program was boring and expencive
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	You do not have yo be afraid of being alone. You will not.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Academic or Linguist You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	International Bussines
Course Department:	Bussiness
Instructor:	Mulleady, Francis
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	The teacher where knowledgeable and well prepared. It was shown, he had a lot of experience. He was really engaging students tu participate and give their opinion. In fact i participated more than I do at my home university.
Credit Transfer Issues:	Yes, is not an easy course, but is totally worth it.