Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best semester of my life Past Review

By (Business and Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/05/2015 to 06/06/2015 with

Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was my first time in Europe, so I was able to travel to places I've always wanted to go to, so I gained exposure to the culture and sights that I have always wanted to see.

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* 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)

Travel made the expenses exceed $200/week

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $350/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of how much you're spending with excel in order to keep a budget and know how much is appropriate for certain trips

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* 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
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?
  • They had a good orientation and made us feel comfortable
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing - I thought they did a great job.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? When our final exams would be so we wouldn't have to pay for the change in flight to get home.

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.