Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

0/10 would recommend Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/09/2017 to 06/09/2017 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 because I put in the work. Nothing in London was easy and felt no support from UCL or my home college.

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

There was no support for study abroad students after an initial 20 minute meeting on how to register for classes. I was given little to no information by my home institution before leaving, and everything I knew about the procedures of the college I had to learn from other students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

In order to live at in the UCL dorms I had to sign a contract that lasted through the entire month of June. My program officially ended on June 9th and in actuality I finished all my exams on May 12th. Because I didn't have any abroad experience I did not feel comfortable finding my own apartment in London, so I was forced to pay a large amount of money in rent for the weeks I was no longer living there.

* Food:

N/A I was not on a meal plan and cooked all my own 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? 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)

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes
* What could be improved?
  • There should only be the option to study in the fall (term 1)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't study abroad here in the spring.

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!