Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Being immersed into a different culture and experiencing the world! Past Review

By (Drama, SUNY - College at Fredonia) - abroad from 01/05/2016 to 06/03/2016 with

University of Roehampton: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was totally worth it! I learned how to actually live on my own. I learned how to cook, problem solve and how to get lost in another country.

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.

* 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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I would most likely pick the same program, I had and am still having a great time, there were some flaws here or there, but there will be flaws in every program.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around $70-$100 for transporation and food a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? cook your meals most times and save eating out for the weekends, you will save a lot of money that way.

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?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • London life
  • Friends
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Communication throughout the school
  • more guidance at arrival
  • more interactive ways to get studyabroad students involved with native students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Sometimes it will be tough and you won't be happy all the time, because that is not how life works. Study abroad is a great experience! Make sure to take in every moment and keep a journal!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.