Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was something I wanted to do and felt like I had to do. Past Review

By (Political Science, Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/17/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about living in a big and international city. I learned about British culture, as well as many others. I had the opportunity to travel and see Europe on my own. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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:

I did almost all of my own cooking.

* 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)

The exchange rate is a killer.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200-250$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook your own 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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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 accommodations.
  • The location.
  • The people who were regular students at the university.
* What could be improved?
  • Better understanding of course selection process.
  • Better outline of the assignment guidelines in all departments.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known about the course selection process as well as more about the courses themselves. Also the complicated process of handing in assignments would have nice to know about.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

British Politics
Course Department: Politics
Instructor: Judith Bara & Tim Bale
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Awesome class. Great class to take if you are someone who is completely unfamiliar with the politics of Britain and the U.K. as a whole. I learned a lot and the teachers were very helpful.
Credit Transfer Issues: