Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a great time, I learned a lot and I had a lot of fun. Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Fordham University) - abroad from 01/11/2013 to 05/09/2013 with

Fordham University: Gabelli School of Business in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a greater understanding of European culture and business, not just from London but from where I was able to travel to in my free time. It was absolutely worthwhile- I learned more during this one semester than I did in the previous three at Fordham.

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? 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)

London just happens to be a very expensive city on the weekends.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Search for deals in local super markets and nearby pubs- and pursue them. Ordinary costs in central London are killers and you should definitely take advantage of any sales or special deals at pubs.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • School Trips
  • London Culture
  • Classmates
* What could be improved?
  • Apartment situation
  • School resources
  • Course grading systems
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just how expensive a city London is. I didn't expect London-type activities to be so expensive- having known that earlier I would have probably reconsidered my choice to go at all.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!