Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Very Enjoyable Experiencde Past Review

By (Harvard University) - abroad from 01/01/2018 to 06/09/2018 with

Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Took a much needed break from my home school and learned that I love London so much!

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.

Wasn't particularly rigorous - many fewer assignments and class hours than American schools and the in-class experience can be quite slow since people aren't given credit for participation. However, the instructors were very knowledgeable and the material was advanced

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They felt a little overwhelmed at the beginning, but overall were very friendly and helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Was put with all study abroad students which isn't usually supposed to happen, but people were very nice. Some issues - super dirty windows, no common spaces, but incredibly convenient to classes

* Food:

You make your own

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Didn't feel very integrated but I think that's just what happens when you're on a semester in England

* 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

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?

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  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • London
  • supported but not prescriptive
  • relaxed
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Home school integration
  • Living arrangements
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

London Performance Now
Course Department: English and Drama
Instructor: Eirini
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great field trips, super thought provoking, really friendly classmates, half study abroad and half home school
Credit Transfer Issues: