Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Expensive but well worth the pounds. Past Review

By (University of Westminster) - abroad from 07/04/2015 to 07/25/2015 with

University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was certainly worthwhile. I gained first-hand cultural immersion experience that has helped to broaden my global view.

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?

* Food:

The food in London wasn't all that great. Nothing against the program, just my particular palette.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I rated it a 3 as a neutral ground because I had no experience with health issues while overseas.

* 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)

London is extremely expensive with currency exchange rates from the US dollar.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around $100-150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Utilize the grocery stores for food.

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?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • 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?
  • The cultural/historical knowledge I gained through direct experience with the city and its people
* What could be improved?
  • Have some pre-loaded Oyster cards
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How hands off it was.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.