Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

it was a great opportunity to break out of my comfort zone and see the world Past Review

By (Syracuse University) - abroad from 01/19/2016 to 05/06/2016 with

Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be adventurous and independent

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very helpful and always willing to help

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I did independent housing, and had found roommates prior to arriving. Waiting until getting there seemed stressful, wish there was more of a process for independent housing before traveling abroad.

* Food:

N/A independent housing

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt like my professors were the best way to feel and understand the local culture. We were field trips to local museums

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

I felt safe while in London

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

At the time it was the only option for my major. But I’d go again in a heartbeat

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)

2.5 - it was possible to live on a budget

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? If traveling probably like $400 with flights and accommodations
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A

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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  • Other
* 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?
  • Small community in one building
  • Local professors
  • City life
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Activities with other students in faraday
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? London is larger than you might think!! Choose housing accordingly

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.