Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Robin Kirkpatrick. Past Review

By (English, Harvard University) for

University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My Supervison with Robin Kirkpatrick made me a Dante man -- important for my medieval academic interests. I am also more serious about going to grad school in the UK.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Because of the short timeframe, you may feel you don't have time to adjust to your teacher's expectations.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They did a fine job, and were very accessible.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Cambridge food means lots of options but relatively low quality. Learn to love it.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Trip to Fountains Abbey

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Don't go out past midnight, unless with friends. No big deal, though.

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? Eat in the dining halls if you can.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

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 take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Robin Kirkpatrick
* What could be improved?
  • greater sense of freedom
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Cambridge is a great place to be, and the Programme is solid. It's a little summer camp-y, and you do have to put in some work, though.