Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was the time of my life Past Review

By (Syracuse University) - abroad from 08/31/2014 to 12/18/2014 with

Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself while abroad. To be able to explore an entirely new country, to travel to new places, to learn about other cultures and realities, not to mention, London is simply beautiful, I felt so alive in the city.

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?

* Safety:

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

If you all need alumni ambassadors to move to London that you'll employ for a semester, I would love to be considered.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as much as you can before you leave and don't forget to budget!

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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 new friends
  • Traveling to new places
  • Learning
* What could be improved?
  • I wish there was a financial literacy course before or as soon as we arrived to help us best budget and plan trips.
  • For particular places students want to visit, would have loved if there were recommendations from people on where to stay, where to eat, etc.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much money I would need for the semester to eat, travel, and shop!