Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing and unforgettable July 31, 2025

By (Health Sciences Pre PT, Arcadia University) - abroad from 01/05/2025 to 04/19/2025 with

Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth while. I learned that I can be independent and spend my money wisely and travel around cities by myself safely.

Review Photos

Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London Photo Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London Photo Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London Photo Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London Photo Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London Photo

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.

The classes were very educational and easy to comprehend. My Biology class was the most difficult due to how fast paced it was and the amount of material we needed to cover

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very easy to talk to and welcoming

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My single room was nice but the bathrooms and kitchen were messy due to the people I lived with.

* Food:

I cooked my own food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I feel I could’ve done more to get involved, but it was my fault I didn’t. There were many opportunities provided to me to do so.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The health care line that I needed to call seemed extremely dismissive and rushed me while I was on the phone. They did not really seem to care about the problem I was having.

* Safety:

I did not have any problems.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would like to experience a new city or place in the future. I loved London but it was a good once and done type of thing.

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)

Things were a bit expensive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? It honestly depended on what I was doing. Ex: If I decided to go out to eat more or go out to a club.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a google sheet to budget expenses before hand

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • Being abroad in general
  • Being able to travel to nearby countries in a cost efficient manner
* What could be improved?
  • The students I lived with were inconsiderate
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack lighter

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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!