Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience to remember. Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/15/2018 to 12/08/2018 with

API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience was very much worthwhile. If i could I would do it all over again. Ive learned that there is so much outside of the U.S., and you options are limitless. This experience has also made me want to travel more and look into internships and jobs outside of the U.S.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget, budget, budget. Save money for traveling to other cities and countries around your host countries.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Enviornment/Culture
  • Traveling and excursions
  • Night Life
* What could be improved?
  • Living arrangements
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Studying abroad in general is very expensive. SAVE YOUR MONEY before going.