Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing life-changing experience! Past Review

By (Public Health., Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/12/2014 to 04/26/2014 with

Boston University: London - London Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The internship component of the program really allowed me to experience public health in another country and I was able to learn a lot through my work experience. Also, the ability to travel to other countries was one of the highlights of my study abroad experience!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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)

London is a pretty expensive city, but if you make an effort you can shop for cheaper deals to save money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure to have around $2000 saved up for food, traveling, and other personal expenses.

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
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Friendly and knowledgeable professors
  • Field trips to local museums and organizations.
* What could be improved?
  • Letting students know the academic calendar before the program begins.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish Boston University had released their academic calendar before the program began. This would have helped with traveling and visiting families and friends.

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.