OutofThisWorld Past Review

By (Pace University) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 05/03/2012 with

Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was fantastic. I've learned not to take anything for granted and truly cherish the opportunities and experiences I've been so fortunate to explore.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 80-100$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? After a while stop converting everything from dollars to pounds. You'll just be depressed at the exchange rate. Look at it as '5 pounds that's a steal!' rather than 'oof that means 8 dollars'

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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 People I met
  • The Country
  • The School
* What could be improved?
  • Being able to work
  • The exchange rate
  • nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that I would need lots and lots of money