Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Most Memorable Summer Past Review

By (Corporate Finance and Accounting, Bentley University) - abroad from 07/27/2013 to 08/17/2013 with

London School of Economics (LSE): Direct Enrollment in LSE Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
With LSE being such a well-known, prestigious school worldwide, there were so many people from different countries in the summer program. I was able to see the world from so many different perspectives and learn new ways of thinking. Studying abroad at LSE was definitely worthwhile; I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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?

* 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)

Since the program did not come with a meal plan, just about every meal had to be bought.

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? Budget yourself, keep a journal, it will definitely come in handy when trying to save money and watch what you're spending

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Being in a different culture
  • Being immersed with so many different people and cultures
  • the rigor of the school
* What could be improved?
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It takes about 2 weeks to get adjusted to a different country. Give yourself time, and don't worry during the first week or two thinking you'll be miserable the rest of your time there. Once you get adjusted, you'll have the most memorable experience of your life.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.