Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great semester abroad! Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/01/2017 to 06/06/2017 with

Arcadia: London - Kings College London Health and Society

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
London is a very multi-cultural city and I am happy I got to explore this metropolitan setting while also learning about the National Health Service and global health.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

There was an additional housing fee which Arcadia let me know about. However, I didn't know that Arcadia uses a different conversion rate than the market rate, so my university bill and Arcadias bill looked different.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had to get my PPD shot while abroad. The health insurance did not cover the immunizations, but I managed to find a travel clinic and paid out of pocket.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook for yourself!

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?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • a mixture of classes with UK and US students
* What could be improved?
  • communication with Arcadia post-study abroad
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? more opportunity to interact with UK students

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!