Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Influential and eye-opening Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/26/2012 to 06/13/2012 with

Brigham Young University: London - London Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It exposed me to a new culture and a new way of seeing or interpreting things. I made great memories and friends, albeit only American friends.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it could have been much better if we hadn't been so bogged with homework.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It's time. Upgrade the internet.

* 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? $20

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Program directors did a fantastic job at getting us to lots of cultural events.
  • Great unity with the other students in the group. No problems of a serious nature.
  • Excellent literature course that supplemented the travel experience.
* What could be improved?
  • Less homework, by far. This problem was almost exclusively due to the history course. It was more than a supplement to the travel experience--it encroached heavily into our "London time."
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I feel that I was well prepared.