Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Summer in London Past Review

By (Hillsdale College) - abroad from 05/26/2017 to 07/27/2017 with

Arcadia: London - London Internship Program Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had an amazing internship and a great experience with the Arcadia staff members. I learned how to live on my own in a new country and learned a lot about the political atmosphere in the UK.

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:

No food provided from Arcadia.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never needed to use health care.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring packed lunches to your internship and that will save money.

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
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Internship
  • Class Excursions
  • Arcadia Excursions
* What could be improved?
  • Student Pre-Screening
  • Housing Arrangments
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

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.