Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Challenging but rewarding! Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Sarah Lawrence College) - abroad from 10/01/2013 to 06/29/2014 with

Sarah Lawrence College: Oxford - Sarah Lawrence in Oxford

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained confidence and self-awareness. It was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

No experience with healthcare needed.

* 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)

I could live on a student budget but I really missed luxuries!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50-$60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Use kitchens provided! Also before buying anything, really question whether you need it or not.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Academic rigor
  • Fellow students
  • 1-1 tutorial system
* What could be improved?
  • Tutor / subject matches
  • Cultural integration
  • Community integration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I'd known the skills that I gained while I was there. How the intensive tutorial system is different from what I was used to, how to be independent, how to be more outgoing and confident and manage my time better and cook well for myself.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!