Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

life-changing September 19, 2025

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

Arcadia: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i had the most amazing experiences abroad. london was definitely a comfortable place for me to study abroad because you can dive as deep into london as you want. on the surface, london is an englihs speaking language, the transit is easy to figure out, the currency is relatively the same, it feels like new york city in a way, so all of that made the transition easier. after the transition period, then you are able to dive deeper into the rich culture of london. i learned so much and met so many amazing people. london offers so much and i was seeing new things every single day.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? if you want to save money, london is a very expensive city, and eating out can quickly add up. maybe meal prep or find a way to plan eating in.

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the location
  • the dorms
  • the people i met
* What could be improved?
  • managing money
  • n/a
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? i knew a lot about london prior to going. i wish i knew like realistically how much money to save.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Government and Business
Course Department: Business
Instructor: Sam van Elk
Instruction Language: English
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