Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

"London: All that life has to offer" Past Review

By (Communications, DePauw University) for

Study Abroad Programs in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Everything about my experience was worthwhile, even the minuscule details.

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.

The teaching style was very similar to what I am used to here except for the fact that professors are not as easily accessible.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

This program is designed for students who are very independent. You live on your own in a foreign city which at times can be difficult but in the end is exceedingly rewarding.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The trips were the most memorable experiences for me.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I was safe and healthy throughout all of it.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This program is fulfilling and without a doubt will change your life.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

British Art in London
Course Department: Art
Instructor: Douglas-Scott
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This class required that we travel all over London to experience the art and architecture first hand. It was very cool.
Credit Transfer Issues: WE have not been given our grades yet.
Course Name/Rating:

International Communication
Course Department: Communications
Instructor: Thussu
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was challenging because it opened my eyes up to global communication principles.
Credit Transfer Issues: We have not been given our grades yet.