Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Adventure January 21, 2024

By (Neurobiology, Neurosciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/18/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. Living alone and figuring out stuff outside academics.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

I didn't eat from the on-campus restaurants but there were a wide variety of options nearby.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I was advised a lot to stay conscious and careful every time I went out. I did not experience anything bad but heard from friends.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved the time I spent with my friends and family. Most of my friends were international students.

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)

Personally, because I had relatives there it was easy. Especially in terms of food, I didn't have to buy or cook a lot.

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?

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Food
  • People
* What could be improved?
  • Finals for associate students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It was gonna go by this fast. I wish I planned it out better so I could go to more places.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.