Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Tufts University) for

Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Overrall, it was a great experience. My time abroad was well spent. I made many friends that I intend on keeping.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Full-Year 2007

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

If you stay on top of your work, you will do well. Just remember not to slack off. Simply because your exams are at the end of the year does not mean that you shouldn't study at all until then.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

John Dodgson House <br /><br />

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Jaki Leverson did an excellent job at finding us plays for reduced prices and taking us on trips about the UK.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I was safe. I never felt threatened in my area.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 80-120 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Unanticipated expenses: travelling to Europe. It is not that cheap, especially when you are an American and everything is doubled so extra money is always good.

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you like the UK, what are you waiting for? This program is amazing! Remember, London is WHAT you make it. If you stay in your dorm and pout, you are the only one who suffers.