Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Saginaw Valley State University) - abroad from 06/01/2013 to 07/27/2013 with

Panrimo: London - Intern in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had an amazing experience teaching international students in London, England. The students were fabulous and the city was so well-located it was easy to do other traveling while abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

Living in London is very expensive; especially with the exchange rate. Going to dinner could easily cost you over $30 US.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300-400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure that you don't eat out every night; it's convenient but expensive

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Internship opportunity
  • Culture of London
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Cost
  • Roommate assignments
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? London doesn't feel as much like being in a foreign country as I had expected.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!