Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 10/01/2011 to 06/15/2012 with

London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I improved my self-reliance skills and was forced out of my comfort zone continuously.

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.

Very different...

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

In the city!!!! Pick High Holborn or Bankside

* Food:

Lots of Vareity but expensive...

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Amazingly diverse.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 350
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook

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?
  • Culture
  • City
  • Traveling to Europe
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Grading
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Grading is veery different

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.