Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Everything I could have ever asked for. Past Review

By (Health Administration and Policy, Creighton University) - abroad from 01/06/2015 to 04/18/2015 with

IES Abroad: London & Oxford - Health Practice & Policy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
During my time abroad I not only discovered a new country, cultures and food but ultimately I rediscovered myself.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

All the courses I took were academically challenging and incorporated field study experiences.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing central to the city and made it easy to get to school (15-20min walk) and explore the city.

* 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? I kept a close budget that allowed me to spend 130 quid a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? My biggest saving strategy were shared meals with my roommate. We would take turns cooking and the leftovers became lunch for the next day.

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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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Jamaica
  • Oxford
  • Service Learning
* What could be improved?
  • Week long break
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The staff well prepare me for my arrival.

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!