Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable Past Review

By (University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass) - abroad from 09/12/2018 to 12/14/2018 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence and I am more confident. I am able to see the world in different ways after seeing how others live their lives. I appreciate other cultures more and every moment was worthwhile. I learned more about who I am and who I want to be one day.

Review Photos

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester Photo CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester Photo

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:

Extremely safe campus and area

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

I wish I could go back to all of my moments meeting friends and seeing the world. However, I am thrilled that I cherished every high and low moment abroad.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget beforehand what you would like to spend every week and on travel.

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?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Included excursions
  • Friendly support
* What could be improved?
  • -
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? it is important to go into it learning everything as you go, not stressing beforehand too much and CIS helps you with that by constantly offering support

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.