Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Quite an experience. Past Review

By (Journalism., Fordham University) - abroad from 01/20/2013 to 04/19/2013 with

IFSA: London - City, University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was completely worthwhile; however, I have learned to appreciate the American academic system a lot more.

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?

I had independent housing.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I think this had a lot to do with my living arrangements.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Always be aware of the exchange rates!

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living in London
  • The history
  • The culture
* What could be improved?
  • I don't know
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How intense the Journalism courses would be.

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.