Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I made it to London! August 09, 2021

By (SUNY - College at Oneonta) - abroad from 07/04/2021 to 07/30/2021 with

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What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I really do want to move to London once i graduate. It was worthwhile for sure.

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

they looked after me really well, helping me wit a visa at really short notice.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It's great. I stayed with 3 other girls. 2 from home, and 1 from Italy.

* Food:

London is full of amazing places to eat, with food from all over the world.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

So much to see and do.

* 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? Yes

My program consisted an internship at a PR company, where I worked on marketing different designers collections to magazines and websites. I learned so much, and met some great mentors.

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)

Everyone said London was expensive, so I was careful and didnt spend too much.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy the oystercard.

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?
  • making new friends.
  • learning about the industry
  • getting to know London
* What could be improved?
  • i got my placement 6 weeks before i had to travel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how difficult covid would make it to travel to france.

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.