Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Semester of Stories: Uncovering London's Layers November 06, 2024

By (Anthropology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/25/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I would be okay and thrive living aborad. It was defnitely worth while, and If i couldve studied there for a whole year I wouldve liked to. I am now applying to MA programs in London.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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?

Everything was free, which made everything very easy.

* 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)

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
  • Americans
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Central London living location
  • Easy travel to other countries
  • The classes were very interesting and non-western and I learned a lot that I wouldnt be able to at Wellesley.
* What could be improved?
  • The dorm was old and not very nice, I wouldnt reccomend for student to live in their dorms
  • You couldnt choose what class times and sections you would want
  • Maybe more wellesley connections?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The only thing I would change is living in the dorms. i would recommend living in the block or apartment style if possible.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'