Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

What a City Past Review

By (Political Science, Economics, Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 09/29/2012 to 07/04/2013 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 gained perspective on the education I'm receiving at Clark.

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.

Incredible academic environment. Highly engaged and intellectual students, and no shortage of resources.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Engaged and attentive.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Quite expensive and basic, for the price, but I guess that's the cost of living in London :)

* Food:

Food was great in Halls, London eating is also sensational.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I am a British citizen, so this was relatively easy.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No real rating possible as I didn't use Health Services.

* Safety:

Very safe, if you're smart about it.

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)

Easy to live cheaply if you don't mind routine.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $35
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Shop around.

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The academics
  • The people
  • The city
* What could be improved?
  • If you changed it, it wouldn't be the same program. It SHOULD be hard.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much I'd miss London once I'd left.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'