Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

5+ months in London Past Review

By (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/01/2013 to 06/08/2013 with

IFSA: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Between life long friends and new found confidence and independence, I have gained so much from this experience. Studying abroad has been one of the most worthwhile and rewarding experiences of my college career.

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

The IFSA Butler staff was pretty hands off. They were however very responsive through email and organized some lovely excursions

* 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?

NHS is a great thing. However, some medications given in the States are not commonly given in the UK. General Practitioners are more likely to go with a protocol than pay attention to individual needs.

* 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)

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?

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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?
  • the friends I made
  • traveling
  • living in a city
* What could be improved?
  • organization and involvement of IFSA Butler
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had gotten more information about my living conditions and the process of getting into classes from IFSA Buter.

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.