Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best three months of my life. Past Review

By (Psychology, Northwestern University) - abroad from 09/17/2014 to 12/13/2014 with

Arcadia: London - Goldsmiths, University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile. Like I said, it was the best three months of my life. I learned about the world, about a different culture, and a different way of life. I grew as an adult, learned so much about myself and people, and the world.

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? A lot, too much to calculate. London is very expensive
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook for yourself as much as possible.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The flexibility to travel
  • Resources available at Arcadia
  • The friends I made
* What could be improved?
  • The living situation at Goldsmiths
  • Greater local student integration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To save more money prior to leaving for London!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.