Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A life changing experience Past Review

By (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., University of Rochester) - abroad from 01/07/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I found that I gained independence. By the midpoint of my semester, I was confident in my abilities to even travel by myself to a foreign country that did not speak English as their primary language.

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?

NA

* 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)

Very expensive, but that is the United Kingdom.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make meals with other people in your program! That saved me about 4 pounds a night.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • I loved my internship. I learned so much through the research I did at King's College.
  • I loved traveling. I got to go to Croatia, Ireland, Italy, and all around the United Kingdom.
  • The location of our flat was right in the heart of London. It was convenient for getting to class and for getting to my internship.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had saved more money in preparation for this program. I didn't realize that even transportation was very expensive. It was my own fault though because I was warned.