Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Excellent Past Review

By (Fordham University) - abroad from 01/03/2012 to 06/02/2012 with

IFSA: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A completely new perspective on foreign countries as well as a new view of my own.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

N/A

* 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)

very expensive city but worth the experience

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? probably around $300-$400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? if you have kitchen accommodations always try to cook at home, always ask for student discounts, book off-peak flights and hostels when traveling.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Integration with local students
  • Central locations of the schools, dorms
* What could be improved?
  • more detailed instruction about classes (which week they start, etc)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? it would be worth while to get a monthly Oyster Card, and perhaps cheaper to get an apartment with friends.