Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London - Amazing && Class Schedule a HORROR Past Review

By (COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/03/2012 to 06/13/2012 with

Brigham Young University: London - London Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a new outlook on who i am, on my country and its history. I gained a new approach to the places i live and the things i do for fun. I gained understanding into other cultures, even the ones in my own country. I also gained a greater appreciation for the beauties of the earth and the people therein. I love London.

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.

It was HORRIBLE, class schedule and req. were unfair and grueling.

* 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? No

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? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* 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?
  • The country
  • The History and Liturature
  • Walking around London
* What could be improved?
  • More manageable courses
  • Restricted major acceptance (if course req. are not changed)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The personality of my instructors and their views on grading.