Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I was able to become more independent and confident in what I want. December 31, 2022

By (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/12/2022 to 12/17/2022 with

Arcadia: London - London Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that it is important to be accepting of all cultures and traditions. Studying abroad allowed me to learn what I like and don't like about cities and potential areas to work.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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? No

While I made many close friends, I did not have as much interaction with locals.

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?

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?
  • How there was time to explore the host country
  • Being able to commute and use the Tube easily
  • The friends and people I met.
* What could be improved?
  • Communication from the program
  • Internship program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? London is only a small piece of England and it is essential to learn about the other areas and their history.

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!