Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best 4 months of college Past Review

By (University of Maryland - College Park) - abroad from 01/03/2017 to 04/15/2017 with

IES Abroad: London - Study London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself from this program, especially how to become more independent.

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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved the experience with IES! I constantly talk about the great memories and friends that I made on the trip. I also say how much I miss it everyday!

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 liked to go out with friends during the week but we would do things that would cost money. Also while groceries weren't as expensive, they went bad quick. Would eat out a lot as a result.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget! Look for cheap flights, as they are out there! Plan ahead if traveling.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Meeting new people from different colleges
  • Field study trips for class
  • Giving us a week before classes to make friends
* What could be improved?
  • Communication about classes before the program start date
  • Room size
  • Shorter classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I don't really have any regrets about my time abroad.

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.