Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cambridge: I want to go back Past Review

By (english, The University of Texas at Austin) for

IFSA: Cambridge - England Study Abroad Program at Pembroke College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I'm considering applying to British schools for grad school.

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

the PA's were great!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

well taken care of

* Food:

wide variety

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

European travel was fun and easy

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

there were only a few moments when I felt unsafe, otherwise it was comparable to home. I also had no serious health concerns.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

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Political Philosophy
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Foreign Policy Analysis
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Short Story Writing
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