Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I fell in love with London and want to live there! Past Review

By (Advertising/Public Relations, Texas Christian University) for

Texas Christian University (TCU): London - Journalism in London, Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it is a once and a lifetime experience. Studying abroad helps you to grow and become more independent and knowledgeable about other vultures and countries.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was alot of work for the amount of time and the experience of studying abroad. I wished we could have had more time to experience

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was a great size and the instructors got along extremely well with the students but it was unorganized and lacked sufficient planning and opportunities.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Our flat was in a perfect location and we stayed with other TCU students.

* Food:

Expensive but we would eat at Pret and cook in a lot to save money. Must eat Indian food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Definatley travel on the weekend we went to Edinburg, Scotland and it was amazing. Must have afternoon high tea. Should do a pub crawl with a group. Definitely travel on the tub it's so much easier and faster.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt extremely safe even when walking alone at night. No one ended up getting sick so I didn't experience any health related issues.

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

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Media in Britain
Course Department:
Instructor: Tisdale
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Was an interesting course, but too much course work and reading for a study abroad experience. Wanted more field trips and outside learning that correlated with classroom material.
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Research and Evaluation
Course Department:
Instructor: Coleman
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was very challenging. It was a lot of work for the short amount of time. The teacher was very knowledgeable but there just wasn't sufficient time to learn and get a proper hands on experience of the class. I feel my grade and knowledge suffered.
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