Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Summer of My Life Past Review

By (Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 06/06/2016 to 07/22/2016 with

IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I became more culturally aware than I thought I would be. I learned so much about the city I was in, the people around me, and myself! It was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

Being in the heart of London made it easy to travel almost anywhere you wanted to go.

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)

Things in the United Kingdom are definitely more expensive, you just have to be prepared and don't be surprised!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $225
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan ahead, and look around for deals on absolutely everything! Food, travel, tickets, etc.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Flexibility
  • Peers
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Course Flexibility
  • Preparation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew about the housing situation, and better planned for things to do before I even left the country.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.