Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One of the best experiences of my life! Past Review

By (Undeclared, The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 07/06/2012 to 08/10/2012 with

William & Mary: Summer Program at Cambridge University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. I feel like this trip has allowed me to a grow as a person, and being able to travel throughout England was great. I'm also really glad that I was able to meet a lot of new people from school that I probably would have never met if I didn't study abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go grocery shopping!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Location
  • Helpful Professors
  • Meeting new people
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Academic schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be even more open to new experiences.