Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing experience abroad in London Past Review

By (Geological Engineering, Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 06/12/2015 to 07/25/2015 with

Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program was so worthwhile! I definitely recommend 6 weeks!

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? 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)

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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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The city of london
* What could be improved?
  • The excursions
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Plan weekend trips before hand to save money

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Creative Writing
Course Department:
Instructor: Claire Griffiths
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The course was challenging and required reading and writing every night. The professor took us on multiple field trips that took advantage of our location and gave inspiration to our writing. The assessment was based on one 3,000 word short story and one 1,000 word review.
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