Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Be optimistic. Be responsible. Past Review

By (International/Global Studies., Trinity University) - abroad from 10/01/2012 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?
London is a very international metropolitan. At first I was a little disappointed with this feature because I was expecting to meet more British friends. But later I began to take advantage of the unique environment and learned a lot of interesting things from people all over the world.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The General Course program includes all the orientation events that help students get adapted to the new environment

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The staff at the dorms are not as friendly as you would expect. But the location/price ratio is very high- zone one in central London for around 200 pounds per week

* Food:

Great variety of food options

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very international atmosphere

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The NHS system is free and accessible for most of the time.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

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?

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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?
  • the location
  • flexibility of courses
* What could be improved?
  • more on-campus integration
  • better department allocation
  • homestay option
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? LSE does not have a "real" campus. Don't expect to meet people all in one place. Discover a cozy pub and hangout with friends there.