Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fantastic experience! Past Review

By (Political Science, Economics and Music, Gettysburg College) - abroad from 09/15/2014 to 12/12/2014 with

Arcadia: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A new global understanding and friends who live all over the world

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?

* 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? about 75 pounds/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy In bulk at supersaver grocery stores, cook at home and buy alcohol at grocery stores, not bars/clubs

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
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • how intensive it could be if you made it that way
  • the academic rigor
  • the location
* What could be improved?
  • international student support
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how important it is to get involved in university clubs/societies and not do your own thing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.