Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Independent in England Past Review

By (International and Intercultural Communication., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 01/15/2014 to 04/26/2014 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of emotionally, physically, and mentally. I learned that the world is not as big as I always thought it was.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $60-$75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy the necessities (fruit, veggies, eggs, meat). Cadbury chocolate bars and a couple Starbucks coffees every single day are not necessities.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I liked the resources offered, and I especially liked the staff.
  • The city was an excellent place to be as a student.
* What could be improved?
  • The clarity of program requirements.
  • Academic rigor.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The memories have lasted longer than the pictures. Travel where you want to, not just where your friends want to go. .

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.