Overall - Reviews of American Intercontinental University (AIU) | United Kingdom

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Cory B

college of staten island, staten island, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish i would have known to watch your stuff more closely when travelling and to bring a hand book. Also, stuff on clubs. ALso that the food isn't so great in London.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

1

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

4

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

I feel this university is superb and unlike most universities it is taking into account people from all over the world which helps in broadening your cultural experience.

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

I can give advice as to travelling.. Well you should know this anyway but don't wait until the last minute to plan something. I lost out on going to many places because by the time you decide on where to do the prices increase. Also go everywhere and anywhere that you can do. It's absolutely amazing! I lived by eating at the Texas Embassy.. I promote that place with everything i have!! Bring a rain jacket and a lot of money. Leave your blowdryer at home and buy all appliances there. It's just a waste of space bringing it and you'll only burn it out. Definitely get a pay as you go cell phone rather than a landline phone. It definitely works so much better.

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Nicole B

Arizona State University, Tempe, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

I was very prepared before departing for the United Kingdom. I had done a lot of homework and research on the culture and my new environment.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I would recommend this university to all students looking for an organized, diverse program.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

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 sure when you travel, to always, always have an eye on your belongings. It only takes a quick second for everything to disappear.

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Jessica F

Ohio University, Athens, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

that i would be homesick the first day but then totally forget about that

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Lower your cost...10,000 bucks for one semester is out of this world!

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

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

I freaking loved London...the night life was beyond anything I have experienced. The teachers were really great. The brits- i love them. Eat a jacket potatoe they are good for you.

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anonymous

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known before that the cost of one term in london equals to one more academic year in Italy.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

1

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

no, special recoomendation. it's a good university and especially it has very good professors.

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

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

International students should take advantage of their student IDs in order to get discounts in (museums, transportation, gymnasums...).Transportation facilities are very good and less expensive in certain hours of the day. However, the AIU will provide the new students complete infomation about london. It also organizes many trips within the UK and abroad and provides discouted tickets for some bars and restaurants .

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Riccardo P

Università degli Studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Yes, that the life was so expensive in London..

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Good University, very good lectures, few help to find a job

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

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I am satisfied of my experience in london and I strongly reccommend everyone has the chance to try to go abroad even for few months.I can guarantee, it will be the best experience of everyone´s life...

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