Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London: Long-Lasting Memories Past Review

By (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/14/2013 to 12/14/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained knowledge about city-life, London, living on my own and different cultures.

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.

I did not like the way the education system works. Having only 2 essays per class as the grades for the whole semester. I prefer busywork, presentations and group projects.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The API program was helpful in preparing me for London and UCL but I had no interaction with the UCL Administration.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was great, the flat occasionally had electricity issues but that is because the building is very old.

* Food:

Food was very good, never really had any issues. Very diverse

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I integrated well, most people was pleasant and friendly. Others not being fans of Americans.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

n/a

* Safety:

Felt safe, no issues with mugging or harassment.

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? $60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get the Groupon app!!!

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

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • History
  • Food
  • People
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation to UCL
  • How professors interact with students
  • Workload
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Workload is very different in the UK.

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.