Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Semester Ever Past Review

By (Journalism., Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 12/13/2014 with

IES Abroad: London - Theater Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a confidence from going abroad that I never had before. I feel safe and capable in a big city and I feel like I could live and adjust to anywhere!

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?

* Food:

English food might not be the best, but they do everyone else's food so well! Some of the best food I've ever had!

* 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)

London is one of the most expensive cities in the world!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook your own food as often as possible

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?

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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?
  • The stuff was so nice and interesting
  • The classes were all based around London and the U.K.
  • I got the chance to see over 10 plays and productions over the course of the semester.
* What could be improved?
  • More transferable classes
  • More group travel opportunites
  • More accommodation for travel and other non-avoidable expenses
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had packed lighter and been smarter about what I brought. For example I had 10+ t-shirts, but neglected to pack my winter coat.

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.