Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Travel, travel, travel!!! Past Review

By (TV-R, Ithaca College) for

Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were fun and easy, I learned a lot but was still able to travel.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very helpful from housing to finding doctors

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was an apartment, 600 pounds a month <br /><br /> Too expensive

* Food:

The food was good but expensive

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

No problems

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? at least 100 pounds a week, not counting housing or transportation
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? make sure to save at least $3000 for travel!!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
Language acquisition improvement?

I already speak English

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Travel as MUCH AS POSSIBLE!! Plan trips in advance with people you like a lot.