Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Inspiring September 05, 2024

By (Public Health, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/02/2024 to 06/03/2024 with

Arcadia: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained lots of experience in various life skills, such as independence, financial skills such as budgeting, and also developing a work-life balance. It was the most worthwhile experience of my college career.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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

This experience gave me such a depth and insight into London, and allowed me to grow so much academically and personally. I grew in confidence in my abilities to navigate a new city, meet new people, integrate and immerse myself in a new culture, and travel.

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? $50-70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Finding ways to cook meals with other students to save money, communal meals were tremendously helpful. Also finding ways to utilize the grocery stores and other local options.

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
  • International Students
* 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?
  • Students I met abroad in the program
  • Quality of the classes
  • Proximity to the city
* What could be improved?
  • Overall dorm facilities
  • Distance between certain parts of campus
  • Accessibility to more food options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know that I should go into travel experiences with a more open mindset, and leave any preconceived notions of a place at the door.

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.