Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Best Decision I've Ever Made! Past Review

By (Elementary Education and Teaching, Monmouth University) - abroad from 08/27/2013 to 12/15/2013 with

Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that cultural difference is a beautiful thing rather than a problem! Live, love learn! Experiencing different cultures was the best part! I was out of my comfort zone and it was amazing !

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:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Absolutely loved everything about Regents University and London!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Very easily accessed, the university set up appointments for me when needed and the doctors was right down the road from the university.

* 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? $5000 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Check your bank account regularly!!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The city I lived, London
  • Learning and living different cultures
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing! All is perfect the way it is!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That three and half months flies by! Enjoy every minute of it!

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.