Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing experience that is so worth it Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/15/2017 to 04/28/2017 with

Boston University: London - London Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be independent and do things on my own which was an amazing experience. Working with UK people was also a great experience in the internship. Definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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?

I got sick and the health services BU offered was through the doctors next door to our dorm which was easily accessible

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The program is great, teachers are very understanding and interesting, internship component is a plus, location of the school is great, London is an amazing place to be as a student

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? 70 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan your budget before coming because it can get out of control and its easy to lose track of the spendings

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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  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Classes
  • Location
  • Teachers
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Administration accessibility
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The expensiveness of the city

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.