Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

best 5 months of my life! Past Review

By (Psychology and HSSP, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/02/2012 to 06/01/2012 with

IFSA: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
There are so many amazing places to experience in the world. Take the opportunity to travel as much as you can and meet new people.

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?

* 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

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)

budget carefully, london is expensive

* 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? 150 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? plan ahead, especially if you want to travel

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
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • central location
  • people
  • travel
* What could be improved?
  • integrating british and americans
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? housing was mainly with international students not from the UK (also master students)