Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A rigorous and rewarding experience that takes advantage of its location August 11, 2024

By (English, Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/08/2024 to 07/12/2024 with

Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a unique perspective on my class topics by studying them in the location that they pertained to. The conversations, trips, and projects that I experienced will stick with me forever.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Professors
  • Classmates
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Book buying
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That there is so much to do in Bath and the surrounding cities that there wouldn't be much time for traveling to London or other countries.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Legends of the Round Table
Course Department: English
Instructor: Megan Snell
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Bath, Britain, and the Black Atlantic
Course Department: History
Instructor: Alice Kinghorn, James Watts
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: