Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best five months of my life Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/01/2013 to 06/08/2013 with

IFSA: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, amazing experiences all the time. Got to travel the world and meet amazing people, all while living in a new environment.

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.

OK, difficult at times to transition to a different academic system

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Felt very lost, not helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Amazing!! Beautiful and so centrally located!

* Food:

N/A

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great- met a lot of great people

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

Felt safe with the occasional pick pocket fear but otherwise 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

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
* 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?
  • Location of Apt.
  • People
  • Accomodations
* What could be improved?
  • Help with adjusting to school
  • Help with registration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How hard the transition to the different academic system could be

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.