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

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Soccer games, operas, and Campo de Fiori

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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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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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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.

Overall, Food, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife, Housing:

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

Overall

I wish I had known...

Not to make an Italian man angry and avoid them at all cost.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

You gain the most independence and are really immersed into the culture.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

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

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Studying abroad was the best thing I ever did. Travel as much as money and time permits. Get out and explore your city inside and out every day you're there cause all you do is miss it when you're back.

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Aicia K

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

Academic

Course recommendations

More hands on teaching of political science in Italy (ie. videos, guests)

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

No, it was the perfect balance between school, traveling, and exploring the city.

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

Richmond, The American University in London

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