Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Great Time! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 09/29/2013 to 12/07/2013 with

SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of self-reliance. Yes, it was worthwhile

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?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have any health issues

* 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)

It was very expensive- but that was to be expected in London!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60 Pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook your own food as much as possible

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

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The courses were engaging
  • I met many interesting people
  • London is a great city
* What could be improved?
  • It was very hectic the first few days
  • I didn't get to know as many British people as I would have liked
  • It could have been cheaper!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Come up with a bette budget

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!