Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Learning outside the classroom Past Review

By (DePauw University) - abroad from 01/09/2016 to 05/28/2016 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?
I gained not just a new life perspective, but found independence in the little daily things. I learned the most not inside the classroom, but on the streets of London. I left behind my experience and life back home, living everyday in the moment and challenging myself to do something new everyday.

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 enjoyed my program, but the only thing I would do differently was select different classes to take for the semester.

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? $100 on average
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you want to save money, find cheap grocery stores and limit yourself to going out to dinner only once 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?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The university
  • My friend group
  • Living everyday like a Londoner
* What could be improved?
  • The dorm
  • Orientation week
  • Maintaince
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would've taken classes geared more to living life in London, rather than taking classes for my major like I could've back home.

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.