Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study Abroad Changed Me Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/02/2019 to 06/03/2019 with

Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of self confidence through traveling across Europe. I also got a lot more worldly. I also gained a new look on Europe and different cultures.

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

The program did not offer any trips because it was a direct enrollment. I also would have chosen Barcelona because the weather in London is very tough. However I traveled to 10+ countries so I did not spend many weekends in London. London is very fun to go out in but very expensive.

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? 500+ a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Going out in London is very expensive. I traveled all over Europe so a lot of my expenses came from travel

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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  • 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?
  • The People
  • London Nightlife
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Living Arrangements
  • Trips through the Program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You are directly enrolled to you do not meet many Americans at the university.

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.