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Richmond, The American University in London

38 reviews
4.38 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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Enida M
Pace University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, study abroad
Academic
Course recommendations
Choose ASAP and do not take hard classes because you want to have time to explore more cultural activities.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Have a more American Style of academic life, especially regarding the absences.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Enida M
Pace University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, study abroad
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
THere wa a lot of curiosity i nspaeaking and hearing the British accent. I tried to get some but it wa shard in 4 months. But it was good/funny.
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Enida M
Pace University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, study abroad
Overall
I wish I had known...
I didn't know I had that much energy, and I didn't know life can be so good if you know to explore it, and take the risks, opportunities,and optimism in your chances.
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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
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
it's overall good but need a few changes as per oncampus food, and accomodation. The rest is beautiful.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Be smart in your choices. I recommend to the fullest to go and try it, because you'll find another YOU. A better you. It helped me a lot in believing in myself more, boosted my self convidence, and had great, unforgetable experiences (including bitter and sweet ones.)It makes me more comforatble to communicate with people, which is very important for me. Not talking about traveling, and tons of pictures. I can provide some of these pictures upon request.
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Enida M
Pace University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, study abroad
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings<br> Government assistance<br> A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
If I didn't go for spending more in overall aspects than I would've chosen to stay home in the same pace and speed of life. That's why I went away to explore more, ahich has its cost.
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Nightlife, Housing, Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than 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
yes, My living expenses were way to more than what I thought, and what I was told to be. As per cost saving tips: Do not leave any money to be converted in London. Take most of your money in the Pound Currency because the converting issue killed me in the begining. Also withdraw fromn banks as few as you can because they charge you any time you make a transection. Follow and find the cheap good deals, and do not speed up in your decision. If you search a bit more you can save a lot.
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Enida M
Pace University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, study abroad
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
U don't want to miss the pubs and the clubs.Especially the pubs like: Builders Arms, Greyhound,Irish Pub, Black Widow,. ets. The clubs like: China White, Sport Caffee, Attica, Elysium, PoNaNA, Jimmi's, Sound, ets. It was a great experience if you know who to go out with, and where t o hang out. It always up to how a social and smart is a person in their choices.
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Enida M
Pace University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, study abroad
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to cook myself, and eat my cooked food.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
As a first time oncampus student, it was a bit hard in the beginning but then It was better.
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