Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had a great time although it had its ups and downs Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/01/2019 to 06/08/2019 with

IFSA: London - University College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learnt to be independent in many new ways that i did not expect, i was surprised by many of my abilities that were tested through the program Yes it was worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 pounds minimum
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? budgeting each days spends helps monitor your management of finances

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?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • City
  • College
* What could be improved?
  • Integration initially into the college
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That eventually the initial feelings of nervousness would change into something else completely

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.