Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (Journalism., Ithaca College) for

Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was extremely worthwhile. I had experiences and did things that gave me a new outlook on the world and helped me develop more confidence and awareness of myself.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Quite easy, but I still learned a lot

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The London Centre did an amazing job helping us adjust and acted as a great resource throughout our entire stay

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Basement flat in Bayswater. Was adequate and served it's purpose <br /><br />

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A

Language

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

British Art and Architecture
Course Department:
Instructor: Susan Bracken
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The most challenging course that I took, and a lot of memorization, but I learned a lot and enjoyed the museum visits
Credit Transfer Issues: NO
Course Name/Rating:

European Mass Media
Course Department:
Instructor: Bevan Jones
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great class. Relaxed but engaging
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

British Decolonization
Course Department:
Instructor: Gary Thorne
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Extremely intriguing
Credit Transfer Issues: