Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A waste of time Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/11/2016 to 05/20/2016 with

Courtauld Institute of Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Barely anything. Not worthwhile

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?

* 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? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • NA
* What could be improved?
  • Not suitable for students from the US educational system
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The British way of teaching art history is completely different.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Lessons in Interpretation
Course Department: BA History of Art
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Challenging and minimal help available outside of classroom. Little discussion or opportunities to share my own opinion. Evaluation standard was unclear. The final grade came 100% from a half-day exam (in-class essays basically). Almost eradicated my passion for art history.
Credit Transfer Issues: No.
Course Name/Rating:

Text and Context: Mannerism
Course Department: BA History of Art
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not very challenging. Evaluation Standard was unclear.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Independent Essay
Course Department: BA History of Art
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not very challenging. The instructor was not helpful in any aspect.
Credit Transfer Issues: No.