Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Wonderful Program Past Review

By (Film and Media Culture, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/28/2013 to 05/10/2013 with

New York University: London - NYU in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My time spent in my internship and classes were absolutely worth it.

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:

N/A

* 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)

London is really, really expensive. Housing and tuition were more expensive than Middlebury and food was not included.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Probably around $350.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Not beyond picking a cheaper place to study or never eating or going out. It is unfortunately expensive, but the experience is entirely worth the 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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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Archie Tait's Screenwriting Class
  • BBC internship and training
  • Mary Jane Walsh Program Administrator
* What could be improved?
  • More regular evaluations.
  • More choice in classes.
  • Some choice in internship placement
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? All in all , it is a worthwhile experience.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

BBC
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Comments: Incredible. A wonderful and educational way to spend my time in London.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not transferred my credits yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Arts in London
Course Department:
Instructor: Kate
Instruction Language:
Comments: An enjoyable class; 3 hours a week spent at museums.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Theatre in London
Course Department:
Instructor: Ellis
Instruction Language:
Comments: Went to the theatre twice a week; it was very enjoyable.
Credit Transfer Issues: