Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An absolutely unforgettable experience that will change your life forever! Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., SUNY - Albany) - abroad from 01/08/2014 to 04/27/2014 with

FIE (Foundation for International Education): London - Study and Intern Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself as a person, I figured out what I wanted out of life and what makes me happy. It was definitely worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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 lived with a family I knew there so my experience was a bit different from most around me. I enjoyed my stay very much and wouldn't have changed it though I kind would've liked to experience living with other students at least once.

* 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

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

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Everything
* What could be improved?
  • I'm not sure honestly
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how much it would affect me after I left and returned home, how hard it would be to readjust to this life. I still think about it every day.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.