Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A life changing experience. Past Review

By (Syracuse University) - abroad from 09/03/2019 to 12/20/2019 with

Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to travel alone, about the British communications industry, and I just really grew as a person. It was 10000% worthwhile.

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.

I learned a wide range of things while abroad. My professors were so incredible and I came back knowing way more than I did before.

* 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?

We lived in a business area of London and it took about a half hour to get to school every day. That allowed us to be really immersed in the people and places around us.

* 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

I love the city of London and the country of the UK. Europe is a beautiful place to be and so easy to get around. I loved my professors and I had the best time of my life.

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? anywhere from $100-500 depending on if i traveled.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget!! Have a plan and know the things you 100% want to do and plan to make sure you have money for those.

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Professors
  • Travel Opportunities
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Staff
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.