Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Devastatingly good Past Review

By (Hampden-Sydney College) - abroad from 09/13/2017 to 12/15/2017 with

IFSA: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I got better at research paper writing. I was taught how to use quantitative and qualitative research methods. This is a great experience to have. Also, I got a sense of how many cultures in the world think and act.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

All the cultures of the world are in London. I made so many friends, and learned so many things; there was never a dull moment.

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? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do not buy drinks in clubs

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
* 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?
  • IFSA as an organization
  • UCL as a university
  • London for its diversity
* What could be improved?
  • na
  • na
  • na
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Saving habits

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.