Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I Left My Heart in London Past Review

By (Integrated Marketing Communications, Ithaca College) for

Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES YES YES! I want to travel all the time and I may even consider moving to London after I finish studying. The experience gave me insights to what is out there and what opportunities I can take advantage of!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was in a different country almost every weekend. It's amazing how close and accessible all these other places are. When I was in the UK we went out, mingled with natives, and made use of our time.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? The city is expensive. I bought the cheapest food at the grocery store and still spent close to $40 a week in food, not including the food I ate while traveling and the cost of travel.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Transportation is pretty expensive compared to the US.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 300 level course for my major
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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Theater students will really benefit from this program, or even a student looking to use elective credits. Someone who is willing to look at things they have never seen before. Going with someone you know definitely puts you more at ease. Don't limit yourself to anything while in London!