Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Good for travel, bad for creating lasting friendships. Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/03/2019 to 06/07/2019 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The fact that I didn't need to focus on academics allowed me to do a lot of exploring and I learned a lot about myself and the world outside of class. It was 100% worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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 never ate food on campus, however there were several markets nearby.

* 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? No

As a program I didn't learn much and I wish I had done a program that was more beneficial to my future career, however I still really enjoyed my time abroad.

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? Around $100.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook your own food, don't eat out every day.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ability to travel
  • Talking to/being around people who were very different from me
  • Lack of constrictions and freedom to do what I want
* What could be improved?
  • More effort put in to having international students meet each other
  • More integration into the culture
  • Better living accomodations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buy bedding and pots and pans in advance.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.