Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun semester in London Past Review

By (Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/01/2013 to 05/31/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Overall I learned to be independent and street smart. I really enjoyed the cultural diversity, music, and performances that London has to offer. I loved walking a lot in the city and the convenience of public transportation. There are so many new places to discover that you would never get bored! I would totally do it again!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Always check to see if there is student discount or on the day of tickets for performance.

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cclasses taken place in museums and parts of the city
  • Art and cultural events in the city. Many of them are free.
  • Meeting new people
* What could be improved?
  • It can be more efficient in sending transcript and posting grades. I had to called and emiled many times for transcript to be in.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not underestimate how much living cost would be.