Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best three months of my life Past Review

By (History And Political Science, Presbyterian College) - abroad from 09/11/2013 to 12/13/2013 with

University of Roehampton: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i learned how to live on a budget and i gained numerous friends that i never would have had the chance to meet if i didnt study abroad. it was all worthwile

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

one of the best things about studying here is i became great friends with all the british people on my "flat"

* 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)

the U.S. dollar is worth a lot less than the British pound while I was over there which meant everything was more expensive than things in the U.S.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? shop the discounted items and sales at the grocery store for food. when planning trips, do plenty of research for travel/housing because there are cheaper options available if you research enough

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? Exchange

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?

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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Making british friends
  • traveling
  • a new experience
* What could be improved?
  • more financial aid
  • n/a
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? i didn't need to pack as much as i thought i did

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!