Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Business Administration and Management, Eastern Kentucky University) - abroad from 09/18/2016 to 12/21/2016 with

KEI Abroad in London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the different countries I traveled too, but I mostly learned more about myself. I learned what I want in life, what I able capable of, and who I am. I wish I could it all over again!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program administrators were always quick to help and genuinely interested in helping to make your experience the best as possible.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Just the right amount of room and it was great to have a private bathroom.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never needed any healthcare, but my friend was able to get the care she needed when she became ill.

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe or in danger. I would often go on midnight walks by myself in the middle of the night and I felt completely fine.

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)

Europe is more expensive than other countries. Knowing that, I was able to prepare and plan. It still made a dent in my wallet though.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan, plan, plan! Booking things ahead saves a lot of money. Also, ask around for the best websites to use to save money. Traveling in groups when going on trains is good because you can get group rates!

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
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The easiness of travelling
  • Friends I made while abroad
  • Experiencing new cultures
* What could be improved?
  • Universities could be more prepared to enroll us
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how hard it would be to leave London!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.