Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

SOAS Past Review

By (Washington and Lee University) - abroad from 01/04/2016 to 06/01/2016 with

IFSA: London - School of Oriental and African Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned a lot about myself

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Good level of academic rigor and intensity.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Slightly confusing trying to figure out SOAS administration

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Dinwiddy apartments were not the best, but living with other students was great.

* Food:

London food options were great

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Tons of things to do in London

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

For a big city, I still felt very safe

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)

London is super expensive

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

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  • 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?
  • academics
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Explore London more

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.