Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A truly global city Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/07/2013 to 06/11/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a greater perspective on how a truly international city operates. It was definitely worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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?

* 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

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? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries at Tesco or other similar cheap supermarkets.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Freedom
  • Professors
  • University
* What could be improved?
  • Outreach from instructors
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive London is

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Human Rights and World Politics
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Neil Mitchell
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Material was not very in depth and discussions were not very engaging.
Credit Transfer Issues: None
Course Name/Rating:

Food:Consumerism and Globalisation from Free Trade to Fair Trade
Course Department: ESPS
Instructor: Mary Hilson
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was interesting and offered a field trip to a meat market.
Credit Transfer Issues: No issues.
Course Name/Rating:

International Development and Public Policy
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Niheer Dasandi
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Very interesting and very well taught. Would highly recommend.
Credit Transfer Issues: None
Course Name/Rating:

Gender and Politics
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Maki Kimura
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This class was interesting and well taught. The class discussions were challenging and fascinating.
Credit Transfer Issues: None