Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I love London January 30, 2025

By (Biology & Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/07/2024 to 12/15/2025 with

IFSA: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to make more intricate meals. It was worthwhile!

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:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

KCL is a beautiful school with many students. I love the city of London.

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? all food, travel, and shopping ~ 100 pounds? maybe a little more.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Have a budget tracker

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
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • My flatmates (a mix of american, local students, and study abroad from other countries)
  • Easy access to many other countries
  • The freedom of my classes
* What could be improved?
  • NA
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Maybe to go over the Tube system? Useful apps to have. Student discount deals etc

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.