Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Full of Opportunities Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 09/15/2017 to 12/15/2017 with

Arcadia: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I believe I improved networking skills, management skills, and gained various academic knowledge during my time abroad. Being in a new environment motivated me a lot and let me experience new things.

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

* 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

As UCL is one of the best schools in the world, there were many opportunities for me.

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)

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Academic Environment
  • School Location
  • Club/Society Activity
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Flexibility in module options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There isn't much assignment during a term, but I had to work on final group projects during a winter break. I wish I knew this when I was planning trips.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!