Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgetable Past Review

By (Elementary And Special Education, University of Hartford) - abroad from 08/29/2013 to 12/14/2013 with

Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more independent, worldly, excepting of others differences, and that America is not the center of the universe. The trip was definitely worthwhile. I had the best time of my life.

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)

London is a very expensive city and it was very hard to not spend money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150 british pounds or about 250 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan out trips and traveling in advance so you know how much it will cost or you will need to save for the trip.

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?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • Great opportunities to travel
  • Great location
  • diverse
* What could be improved?
  • the class options
  • more locals
  • cheaper price
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? What the housing looked like, and how much I was going to spend.

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.