Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A lively time in London Past Review

By (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/13/2018 to 12/15/2018 with

CIEE: London - Open Campus Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Cultural skills, professional connections. Absolutely.

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.

some classes were kinda unrelated

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

well organized

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

we had to cook all our own meals but it made me try more random tasty places

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

completely engrossed in the host culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

full coverage

* Safety:

24/7 line to call for anything

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Freedom to explore and experience a new part of the world on our own while learning with a. university that was equipped to handle American students well.

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)

its an expensive city but we knew how much it would cost over the semester instead of upfront

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 180
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? plan to spend more than you think you will so you can feel comfortable doing more fun activities.

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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Freedom
  • Housing
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • arrival
  • pre-departure communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how many people I would be living with, but it wasn't a problem. just wish I knew ahead of time

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.