Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Royal Treatment with University of Kansas Architecture / Urban Tectonics Past Review

By (Architecture., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 05/20/2012 to 06/16/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really came to terms with the architecture profession while abroad and have a much better idea of where and how I want to work after grad school. Completely worth it!

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?

* 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? Yes
* 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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Familiarize yourself with the exchange rate BEFORE you go abroad. You will easily pay 15 to 20 dollars a meal if you aren't careful in a city like London!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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?
  • Meeting architecture students abroad, drawing and sketching daily.
* What could be improved?
  • Better communication between students and professors!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How easy it is to travel between countries in the EU...I would've planned smaller trips!