Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

6 weeks in London was great fun October 11, 2022

By (Georgia Institute of Technology) - abroad from 09/05/2022 to 10/07/2022 with

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What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i learned about british history

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:

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

great internship host company, lots of fun experiences sightseeing,

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? approx $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy the oystercard for cheap travel, and avoid expensive restaurants, as they add service charges on to bills, which can be up to 20% more.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • 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?
  • meeting new people
  • exploring the city
  • doing the internship
* What could be improved?
  • subway closes early
  • better orientation about costs
  • the kitchen was messy
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that to travel to the eu you might need a visa

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.