Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING Past Review

By (Economics, Computer Science, Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/20/2013 to 06/19/2014 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 was a great place to be - international, cultural and academic melting pot, I met and made friends with people from all over the world, the program was definitely worthwhile

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Cook your own food!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find student nights in clubs/bars Hari Krishna stands-Free Vegan Food

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
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?
  • International exposure
  • Academic challenge
* What could be improved?
  • Wish Brandeis academics had prepared me more: Econ department at Brandeis far less rigorous
  • Wasn't allowed to take certain Econ classes because Brandeis didn't give me an Economics knowledge grounded in Mathematics
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More things about london to see

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.