Reviews of Richmond, The American University in London | United Kingdom

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Aicia K

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

I spent a lot on traveling, which I don't do as much at home.

Travel, Food, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Housing, Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Telephone:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Be careful on the night trains, and don't purchase a cell phone

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Aicia K

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

The independence of an apartment is invigorating.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

It was amazing because the entire group had places all over the city

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Kristin W

St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

no

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

A good place to learn

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

na

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lyslw

Portland State University, Portland, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, AIFS

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I was studying in England, and English is my native tongue so there was no language problem.

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Melissa K

Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, AIFS

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Wagamama's was a fav restaurant for us all. Finnigan's Wake was an common meeting place.

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Aicia K

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Italian

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

How much did you improve your Italian?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Language classes could have been more intense and hands on. (ie.field trips)

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