Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London is great. Enjoy it. Past Review

By (Archeology., University of New Mexico) - abroad from 09/26/2011 to 06/01/2012 with

University of East London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Educational wise, nothing. I gained valuable perspective and cultural respect

Review Photos

University of East London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange Photo University of East London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange Photo

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.

I found the program to be completely disorganized and there was no transition tutorial or advisor

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

no one knew who I was or where I was supposed to be, and it was difficult to find someone willing to help me

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

housing for the second semester was nice and new.

* Food:

food was only available during breakfast and lunch hours without any restaurants within walking distance.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved London and the British culture. no one was hostile and they were very welcoming

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I used NHS only when I needed it but it was available and helping.

* 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)

Fafsa money is sufficient for living in Albuquerque and not in London. I had to work and get additional financing from my parents.

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? £200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? yes. look for student travel cards and try to cook as much as possible

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Being in London
  • Emersing myself in the local culture
  • Gaining a european perspective
* What could be improved?
  • Everything about the University of East London
  • preparation for educational differences
  • increased living expenses for a more expensive environment
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the school was bad. I would have chosen a different university

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!