Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

England was awesome Past Review

By (Media Arts, University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/14/2013 to 12/07/2013 with

API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself as an American in relation to the rest of the world and how people view us. I learned a lot about my artwork and how to take it further. I learned what it was like living in a city (I live in a rural town) and it was just a really good experience. It was definitely worthwhile.

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? No

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? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring at least $5,000 overseas

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes (Independent Studio)
  • Mass transit (Tube)
  • Excursions
* What could be improved?
  • Living arrangements
  • Communication
  • Staff Involvement
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Not to buy a Piccell phone. Don't get a phone with a contract you end up paying around $200 for it because of the contract. Get a pay as you go when you're there you pay $40 for the whole semester.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.