Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Very enriching July 10, 2025

By (Economics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/02/2025 to 05/31/2025 with

Arcadia: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent by living in the city. I also learned how to manage a budget since I was cooking food for myself. I also got a lot of cultural exposure to museums and theatre in London, which I really loved.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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

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)

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Classes and education quality
  • Living in the city
  • Sightseeings
* What could be improved?
  • Giving students better tips on how to live as a 'local' in the countries they are going to study
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? In detail, how different the UK educational system is from the liberal arts schools' education system, and how to quickly adjust to it

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!