Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing experience I wouldn't change for the world. Past Review

By (Philosophy., Fordham University) - abroad from 08/29/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

Fordham University: London Liberal Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the British culture, and how to adapt to the British education system. It was completely worthwhile, and I would recommend this program to any student interested.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

There were mice in our apartment at one point during the semester, and it took about 4 days for someone from ACORN to finally respond to our consistent phone calls and e-mails.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about $40-50

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • Location
  • Other students
* What could be improved?
  • Direct Enroll scheduling
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew the Direct Enroll schedule before going to London, so it would be easier to coordinate that schedule with my London Centre schedule and my CAPA schedule.

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!