Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

CIEE London October 19, 2022

By (Public Health, Western Washington University) - abroad from 02/14/2022 to 03/27/2022 with

CIEE: London - Open Campus Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to gain a better understanding of what it is like to live in a big city abroad, and in general

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had trouble with my first roommate and was able to get switched out into a single room the day after I brought it up to CIEE

* Food:

very vegetarian friendly

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I went to the doctor twice and the CIEE staff were very helpful when trying to find a doctor and getting the travel insurance forms.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • N/A
* 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?
  • staff
  • weekend trips
* What could be improved?
  • Connections within the community, and meeting locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how accommodating and kind the staff are, also to reach out to them if you ever need help or support

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!