Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An intense yet comfortable experience Past Review

By (Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other, Fordham University) - abroad from 08/28/2014 to 12/13/2015 with

Fordham University: London Liberal Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a pretty accurate understanding of the British cultural and academic environment, which was very interesting to understand in comparison to the American or Italian one (where I am from)

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 was staying at Heythrop College, University of London

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 40-50 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Yes, kind of

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* 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?
  • Environment
* What could be improved?
  • Academics, need to be more organised and challenging
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That communication classes are actually not that challenging and I already took them back in America, but I was told they were different

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!