Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great exp. Won't do again. Past Review

By (English Writing, Austin College) - abroad from 09/07/2012 to 01/19/2013 with

IFSA: Leeds - University of Leeds

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I liked living in England. That in and of itself was a valueable experience but I did not learn more than I had already known. I would not go as a student.

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:

Common sense rules and your instincts really do know best. As an American, you are actually probably going to be really intimidating if you try. If someone harasses you tell them off.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? Approx. 50 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Invest in a bus pass if you are going to be there for more than three months. Or an oyster card if you are in London.

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • Ifsa butler was easy to talk to and they took care of me
* What could be improved?
  • Austin college communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much i WASN'T going to learn

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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!