Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Literary London: Education, Friends, and Adventure through the UK and Europe Past Review

By (Jacksonville University) - abroad from 06/20/2016 to 07/31/2016 with

University of Westminster: London - Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile, the classes I took (Jane Austen and Shakespeare), were enriched in the culture that I was surrounded with as a lot of their settings and writing took place in London, which was cool to learn about and experience. In addition, I made such good friends and gained independence greater than just that of what I have in college.

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?

Bathrooms in fleming could have used an update.

* 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? No

The only reason I would do a different program would be so that I could see other place, but London was wonderful.

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? 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? just save as much as you can so that you have the money to take any trips or opportunities.

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 social program
  • traveling on the weekends
  • public transport (makes you feel like a london local)
* What could be improved?
  • The dorms
  • at home advising
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had know just to save as much money as possible. Apply for scholarships etc if you can.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.