Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Explorer Past Review

By (Salem State University) - abroad from 01/10/2017 to 06/10/2017 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Got out of my comfort zone and learned more about myself. It was definitely worth it.

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.

Best experience ever. The school, city, and location were perfect.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Easy first signing up but if you try to switch while there it was confusing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Got my own room but dorm was not the best living conditions, old and dirty.

* Food:

There was no meal plan but the food places on campus were decent.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very easy to adjust to the London lifestyle.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No issues.

* Safety:

Campus had gated entrances and dorms were secure.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Perfect location and great school to be at.

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? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Shop at ASDA and dont be too frugal because you have to experience it all while you can.

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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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • School
  • Friends
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Moving in
  • Living areas
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the school and how involved everyone is.

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.