Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London: Where all my dreams come true Past Review

By (Accounting, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/25/2012 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 learned more and observed more about different cultures. London is filled with people from all over the world, different races, religions, languages. Everyday on the street I became very aware of how many different cultures there are in the world, and how small of a percentage my own personal culture and values is when compared on an international level. This study abroad was 100% worth it.

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.

* 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? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a list of the things that are top priority to buy and eat. This will save you from spending on unimportant things.

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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  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes. I loved learning about English Literature and History while also seeing and experiencing it first hand.
  • I loved the freedom of being able to wonder and explore London on my own.
  • I always felt safe, and I always felt my professors were willing to help however they could.
* What could be improved?
  • More exposure to locals in London. It would have been great if we had the opportunity to take classes alongside university students from London.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't rely on finding others in your study abroad group to do things with you. Don't be afraid to go off on your own and explore and see what's important to you. Interact with the locals on a one on one basis.