Overall Reviews
4.14 / 5 based on 184 reviews

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Sofianna
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Art, Undergraduate, Study abroad program
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I wish I had known...
Nothing really suprising.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would recommend a study abroad to everyone. It just takes some research to decide which place and program is best for you.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I was a furniture and product design major. It was very difficult to find a direct exchange program with any other school. By taking a summer program I advanced my credits and had the opportunity to learn about art, architecture and theater in another culture, even if it was similar to my own.
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ingrid7
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I wish I had known...
I wish I would have know that University College London and London, itself, were so cool. I would have made preparations to transfer, as opposed to study abroad, in a second.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I'd definitely recommend the University College London based upon student life, location, activities, etc. to everyone. However, as far as academics are concerned, I only really know about the Slade School of Art and its courses.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Well, I travelled throughout England, Ireland, France, Spain and Italy. The English students definitely get more vacation time than American students do, so take advantage of it. The University College London had three weeks off around Christmas/New Years and a month off between the end of March and the end of April. Furthermore, I felt that the courses of study (for everyone) were less intensive, so there is more time to even take short breaks. In other words, I often hung out, with even those of my friends who were in law school and med school, something that is pretty much unheard of in the United States.
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PN H
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I wish I had known...
Geography would have been useful. I would have traveled more.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Certain programs at UCL were very rigorous, others, like the ARt depts. gave students time to work independantly and enjoy other aspects of life. I encourage anyone looking to meet people and live in a city to GO TO LONDON!!!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Never, never go to a club on Tottenham / Charing Cross roads.
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Orlena
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I wish I had known...
Nothing can prepare you for the FUN that is in store!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very strongly. It is a great campus, not too crowded (the last time I was there), nice library, lots of space, and all major buildings are in the same area. Plus, UCL is close to all the ULU facilities...ie the library, the gym, the store, bars.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
TRAVEL. TRAVEL. If you stay at least 6 months as a student in London (this usually means that you have to study abroad for a year), you qualify for a resident-rate Interrail pass which is your ticket to Europe at a more than reasonable price!
Plus, weekend trips are easy to do, to destinations both outside and within the UK! AND, the British school timetable is very conducive to travel options.
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“Top of the line”
Arvid R
Latvia,
History, 2018
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I finished both my bachelor and my master's degree at UCL, and I had an absolutely outstanding experience studying there.
The lecturers and professors are beyond professional and rank among the best in their respective fields not just on a national level, but on a global scale.
The various libraries are fitted with almost any book and document you will need for your studies, with ample opportunities to make use of British Library (located nearby) or other libraries and archives for any book that you may not be able to acquire at the university libraries. Furthermore, UCL subscribes to several online journals/databases, giving their students access to most of the best and newest research out there.
There are a few areas that could use some improvement, such as the student accommodation that is more expensive than what most students can afford, at least without taking loans, and on top of that, much of the accommodation is of a poor quality.
The campus also lacks space for students to study at the facilities. This includes both tables and rooms fitted for that purpose as well as available computers (usually located at the libraries). In addition, the libraries could use more printers/scanners, as it is not uncommon to wait in line for 15-30 minutes before you can either access one of them and/or access one of the computers connected to them.
But overall, in terms of the lectures offered to the students, and the qualifications of the doctors and professors teaching there, UCL is top of the line.
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Careers
I can't say much about this, as I have not really been using the careers office alot.
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Pros
Excellent academic staff
Cons
Study/student space + accommodation

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montserratroma
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Environmental Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to have more information about student residences
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think is a very good university, especially in European Studies.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
London is a very expensive city, therefore students need to work in order to pay their studies.
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