Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AA Exchange opens up the world Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/09/2017 to 05/12/2017 with

Architectural Association: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned the unique and praised AA method, that is the approach the school takes to design. I also made friends from all over the world. Definitely worthwhile, socially, academically, and professionally.

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

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

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Your classmates will be from everywhere in the world.
  • The classes offer a lot of freedom with which to explore the design process.
  • World famous people come to the school to lecture often.
* What could be improved?
  • A list of courses available for the semester would nice to see soon after or before applying, so that students can pass this information onto their host universities earlier. This is a minor inconvenience though, and may be the same or similar with every program to which a student applies via direct enrollment.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Experience with the architectural software 'Rhino' will be beneficial prior to enrolling in the program