Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

n/a Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., 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

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

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

n/a

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

n/a

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Loved my flat, hated my flatmates. It would have been better if they randomly assigned us people to live with and not lived with Ithaca students. I should have done a host stay.

* Food:

I COOKED!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Stonehenge

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

fine

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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 $80
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
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • location
* What could be improved?
  • stupid spoiled kids
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? DO NOT GO ABROAD WITH PEOPLE FROM YOUR SCHOOL! Go meet new people, go scare yourself, go explore, and go find yourself!