Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Overall a great experience, but very stressful at some points Past Review

By (International Relations And Global Studies, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/02/2013 to 06/08/2013 with

Arcadia: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to fully live on my own in a brand new country. I also learned how different other parts of the world are, along with different cultures. It was definitely worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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? 200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* 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 location (London)
  • The friends I was able to make through it
  • Friendly staff
* What could be improved?
  • Dorm needs a cafeteria
  • Dorm could be In a more accessible location
  • There should have been an orientation for the dorms area
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how far my dorm would be located from the center of London and that I would need transportation even just to get groceries.

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!