I had a wonderful time in London despite the numerous issues with the program. Past Review
By Kellyann F (Communication and Media Studies, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/10/2013 to 05/11/2013 with
Fordham University: Gabelli School of Business in London
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I fell love with London and Europe in general. I will most likely move back after I graduate.
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. |
The academics were way too challenging, the professors were unhelpful, the flats were overcrowded, and we barely had any interaction with the English students at Heythrop. |
* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Food: |
I cooked for myself. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That should choose a different program that would let my classes be pass/fail and for my major. Also, that I should choose a program that would let me interact with English students. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
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