Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Study Abroad Experience Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Salisbury University) - abroad from 01/19/2012 to 06/05/2012 with

ISA Study Abroad in London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so much. It is a semester I will never forget, I just wish it last longer! I made wonderful life-long friends, experienced different cultures, and learned a lot about myself.

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

They were always very helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a suite with 10 other flatmates 5 minutes from campus (walking). I met other English students. Great experience.

* Food:

Food was good!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in Kingston.

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)

2.5 -but I could have budgeted better!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you pay attention to the exchange rate! And since I went into the program with a lot of money I did not budget well until the middle of the semester which I regret.

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
* 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 people
  • The activities
  • The culture
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It is best to take chances!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!