Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

worldly experience January 31, 2023

By (Biology and Environmental Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/17/2022 to 12/17/2022 with

IFSA: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained experience and a perspective/ appreciation for other cultures.

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? No

King's College London is a very frustrating university

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? go to a different university

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • travelling
  • food
  • other cultures
* What could be improved?
  • courses
  • preparatory information
  • food plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how different Uk schooling systems are than US school systems.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

emergence of vertebrate form and function
Course Department: biology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: this course was engaging but the grading and course work were very challenging
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not gotten my credits transferred yet
Course Name/Rating:

essentials of embryology
Course Department: biology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: the information was very difficult but the instructors were nice. The grading was fair , but the instruction could have been more thorough
Credit Transfer Issues: my credits have not transferred yet
Course Name/Rating:

Introduction to global health
Course Department: life sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I loved this course. Dr Cat was engaging and helpful.
Credit Transfer Issues: my credits have not transferred yet
Course Name/Rating:

Greek and roman literature and thought
Course Department: classics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: this course gave me little prparation for the course work.
Credit Transfer Issues: my credits have not transferred yet.