Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

fun experience, but inconsistency in academic progress October 16, 2023

By (IGS, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/03/2023 to 06/01/2023 with

IFSA: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes, there is a lot to be learnt from being in a foreign country alone. much personal growth can be learnt

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

self study was adamant

* 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? No

for me personally, it would have been better to keep a consistent study at my home institute since i was not on campus the first year due to covid. when i came back, i felt behind on my academic progress and also felt out of contact with friends

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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? cook for yourself

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

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International 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?
  • flexibility
  • location
* What could be improved?
  • could be more structured for non domestic students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? to set up connections before arrival

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!