Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Had a great time but by the end I was ready to come home! Past Review

By (Finance & Marketing, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/14/2013 to 05/01/2013 with

Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned a new city, became even more independent, visited several cities, met a solid group of friends.

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? No

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)

Pound 1.6/1.5 per dollar while abroad

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 175 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? do not eat out for majority of your meals

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • classes 3 days a week
  • work was manageable
  • teachers understood why you were there
* What could be improved?
  • living closer to school
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the Syracuse supplied housing was much better than described

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.