Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study Abroad London Summer 2016 Past Review

By (University of Wisconsin - Madison) - abroad from 06/18/2016 to 07/30/2016 with

University of Westminster: London - Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience helped me connect with students from England, foreign students, and students from different parts of my own country that I wouldn't have met otherwise. It was educational not only because of my classes, but also because of the history and culture I was exposed to.

Review Photos

University of Westminster: London - Summer School Photo University of Westminster: London - Summer School Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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 was entirely satisfied with the cultural, social, and academic portions of this 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? 330

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

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Social Program events
  • Visiting London museums and landmarks
  • City life
* What could be improved?
  • No suggestions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt adequately prepared for this program. Although some parts of life abroad were an adjustment, figuring those things out was part of the experience.

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!