Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One of the best, most life-changing experiences of my life. Past Review

By (Cinema And Media Studies, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/20/2012 to 08/01/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so many things about myself, about art, about humanity, about God, and how all those things come together. I learned how much I love Europe, and how I hope to live outside of Utah later in life. It was absolutely worth every penny I spent and every minute of my life that was used there.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Just BYU
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was not necessarily rigorous, but that does not mean I did not learn. In fact there was an absolutely perfect balance between between being rigorous enough to help me learn more than I ever thought possible, but also easy enough to help me enjoy and appreciate the experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The professors were absolutely phenomenal.

* 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:

I truthfully never felt scared or in danger once.

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? A little more than $100 per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat out very much. Buy food that you can prepare in your house, and then bring a meal with you when you plan to be out of the house. Also, go to Primark for any clothes purchases. That place is dirt cheap.

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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  • 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?
  • The city of London is amazing.
  • Our class activities and discussions were amazing.
  • Everything was amazing.
* What could be improved?
  • Truthfully, I can't think of much other than a cheaper cost, but I realize that is a bit illogical.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how to correctly take an HDR photo because it would have been handy in a lot of cases. I look back at my pictures and regret some great photo opportunities.