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

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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Austin L

University of St. Thomas, St Paul, United States
Journalism, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Other

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

The conversion rate was hard on the US dollar and also there is just so much to do that it's hard not to go try to experience it all.

Housing, Travel, Food, Nightlife, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

When you're going out try to limit what you spend by putting your limit in cash in your wallet and leave any debit or credit cards at home in a safe place.

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lyslw

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

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

A private grant

Work opportunities:

I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work

Personal spending habits

I spend less at home because access to activities such as traveling and nightlife is limited, and the food and other such things were a new experience where I was studying, hence more money was spent.

Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Food, Housing, 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

Budget yourself before you go, it's easy to let spending get out of hand.

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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.

Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Food:

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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Austin L

University of St. Thomas, St Paul, United States
Journalism, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

Most courses are challenging but allow the student lots of free time to explore the city and continent. You really can't go wrong. History of London offers students a chance to learn about the city in the classrom and on field trips.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students