Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Awesome Experience Past Review

By (International Relations And Global Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/17/2013 to 05/13/2013 with

Arcadia: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I learned how British university functions and I studied in a totally different educational system. The British university has different perspective than my university in the States, so I got to study the same object from two different perspectives. I also learned different cultures from the fellow students at UCL.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff at Arcadia London center are all very helpful. When I lost my passport when I was backpacking in Italy, the staff helped me to contact UCL and provided me so much information regarding how to apply for a new UK visa.

* 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? 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? $150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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?
  • London and its fascinating city life
  • The knowledge I learned at UCL
  • Friends I met
* What could be improved?
  • The airport pick-up service could be extended to afternoon
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The difference between UK educational system and the US educational system.

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.