Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

THE Best Month of My Life!!! Past Review

By (HISTORY., University of Massachusetts - Lowell) - abroad from 06/27/2012 to 07/28/2012 with

ISA Study Abroad in London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence, maturity, cultural values, and an interest in traveling the world! Definitely worthwhile. My only regret is I didn't get to be there longer!

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.

Great, informative classes with field trips that were educational and related to the subjects while also being fun!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration leaders were so helpful and involved! I felt I knew them on a personal level and could go to them for anything.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The flat/dorm we stayed in was great and well-kept! I also loved how close we were to multiple town centers.

* Food:

Great food! Very similar to the US.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very integrated- we could walk to multiple towns and the people who lived there were so friendly!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I personally didn't have to use the health office, but my friend did and she said they were helpful and quick.

* Safety:

Very 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)

Very easy- it's all about how you personally budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Each week, probably $200.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Put pictures around your room of the place you are going! It will motivate you to want to spend money there and not at home

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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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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
  • Fieldtrips
  • Everything!
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To pack less! They warned us, but I still overpacked.

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.