Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Absolutely wonderful! Past Review

By (Communication Disorders Sciences and Services., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/20/2012 to 08/06/2012 with

Brigham Young University: London - English Language in Britain Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile. I was able to learn about different cultures, experience amazing things, and see beautiful sites.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The sites we saw were amazing!
  • We saw the beautiful countryside of each country.
  • We experienced amazing, big cities too.
* What could be improved?
  • I think our courses could have been a little more organized.
  • We heard our travel agent was a little disorganized and slow about making arrangements.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have brought laundry detergent and snacks for while we were traveling on the road.