Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I don't want to go back to America! Past Review

By (Civil Engineering., Duke University) - abroad from 09/24/2012 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 so much from just being around people of the local culture. I participated in activities and just followed what they do in order to obtain the full British experience.

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:

On campus food was expensive, but there was a store a 15 walk away.

* 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? 100 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food from the store and cook it in your kitchen.

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?
  • How easily I was able to join activities on campus.
  • How I could take the classes I needed.
  • Housing was guaranteed.
* What could be improved?
  • Module registration and information.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would want to stay later than the term ended. If I knew that I could have booked my flights for later. Also the fall is very cold, so bring clothing accordingly, and bring several plug adapters.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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 horror films
Course Department: history
Instructor: matt jacobsen
Instruction Language: english
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Credit Transfer Issues: