Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Eye opening! Past Review

By (University of the Arts London) - abroad from 07/02/2018 to 07/20/2018 with

University of the Arts London - Summer Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The skills and experience from this course allowed me to successfully get a job at a top newspaper before completing my undergraduate degree. Without the insight I gained into editing and written journalism I don't think I would have had the same confidence or skillset going into my job interview, so it was definitely worthwhile.

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?

I stayed in the slightly cheaper students halls which are in Hackney and I liked my room and being in east london

* Food:

n/a

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We explored London and engaged with local arts and cultural venues

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

n/a

* Safety:

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

I came to do the journalism study abroad program at UAL during the summer of 2018 whilst studying my BA in Photojournalism. It provided me with a broader knowledge and skillset in written and multimedia journalism and I met some brilliant international students, journalists and lecturers there who gave me a great insight into the profession and industry.

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)

London is expensive - I was glad to be in the cheaper accommodation option.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Probably about £70 a week

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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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Classes were informative and practical
  • Meeting different lecturers and students
  • Having my writing taken seriously
* What could be improved?
  • Classes in media law
  • Bit more information on the different roles of the newsroom
  • More information about other resources
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know more about features writing and opinion pieces which I would have liked a bit more teaching on looking back

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!