Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London Calling Past Review

By (Economics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 10/01/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot living about navigating foreign places. I would do it again in a heartbeat

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.

lots of reading, little classwork

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

not the most welcoming- course sign up confusing and little help offered

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

placed in a dorm with all first years

* Food:

dining hall food... self explanatory

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

no health issues

* Safety:

like all cities, some areas late at night can be iffy

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)

London is a very expensive city

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Book flights in advance

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Being in London
  • Ease of travel
* What could be improved?
  • better orientation to get you settled
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To get housing with friends instead of the university housing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Intro to European Politics
Course Department: Public Policy
Instructor: Nicola Chelotti
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Informative course on the workings of the European Union. Very relevant to my time abroad. It was assessed by two papers, worth 40 and 60 percent of the grade.
Credit Transfer Issues: