Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Overall, I had a good time but it could have been better. Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 02/10/2020 to 12/16/2019 with

Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
To some extent it was worthwhile. I enjoyed the classes I took and the international friends I made.

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?

My room got flooded with water from the toilet my first night there.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

They grouped all study abroad students in one dorm so there was not as much interaction with local students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It is pretty safe in Belfast.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

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
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 professors
  • The classes
  • My floor mates
* What could be improved?
  • Dormitory
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think there was no way to foresee some of the things that happened - whether from Wellesley's side or QUB's side.