Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Life-Changing and Unforgettable Experience June 16, 2023

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/27/2021 to 06/17/2022 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?
My experience abroad was truly invaluable and worthwhile. It provided me with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live independently and mature as an individual. The rigorous academics offered me a chance to expand my knowledge and skills in a global setting, while the access to travel allowed me to immerse myself in different cultures and broaden my perspective on the world. Overall, it was an incredible experience that enriched me in numerous ways.

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:

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* 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?
  • Rigorous Academics
  • Autonomy
  • Renowned professors
* What could be improved?
  • Enhancing support team: Pre-arrival (visa documentation) and arrival
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? One thing I wish I had known before going on this program is the level of independence required and the limited support available.

Individual Course Reviews

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AC102: Elements of Financial Accounting
Course Department: Accounting
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History 113
Course Department: History
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Finance 102
Course Department: Finance
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Business and Economic Performance since 1945: Britain in International Context
Course Department: Economic History
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Instruction Language: English
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EH204 Money and Finance: From the Middle Ages to Modernity
Course Department: Economic History
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Instruction Language: English
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