Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Eclectic Past Review

By (Fordham University) - abroad from 08/29/2013 to 12/21/2013 with

Fordham University: London Liberal Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had the best four months of my life when I was studying in London. I had the opportunity to see a lot of other parts of the country as well as travel to a myriad of different ones. I loved English culture and truly allowed myself to become immersed with it any way that I could have. I tried to meet as many people as I could and allowed myself to get out of my comfort zone and try different things. I met some amazing people along the way through the program that I know I will keep in touch it. I also learned a lot about myself, what I can do and what I am now capable of. I learned how to be independent and on my own for four months. It was truly a worthwhile experience!

Review Photos

Fordham University: London Liberal Arts Photo

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?

Amazing location!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt that we should have had a much had a better connection and integration with English students.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be mindful of the exchange rate but don't let it inhibit you from spending a little extra money. Studying abroad is a one time opportunity and although money should be a factor, it should not overrule having the best possible abroad experience.

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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  • 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 of flats and the Fordham Centre
  • Direct Enroll with British Universities
* What could be improved?
  • Facilities at the Fordham Centre
  • Better timing with upcoming student needs
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To have not taken the work load as seriously as I did because I could have used a lot of time to explore and get a better grasp of the environment and new country I was living in.

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.