Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Perfection Past Review

By (Minnesota State University, Mankato) - abroad from 08/31/2015 to 12/19/2015 with

AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have absolutely no regrets from studying abroad. It gave me international travel experience as well as the ability to assimilate and adapt to different cultures at a fast pace. With any job, this is a highly valuable skill to have on a resume. Additionally, I have gained copious amounts of self confidence.

Review Photos

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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

From the beginning of the application process to the end of my flight on the way home, AIFS in London, England has been nothing but perfection.

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)

London can be expensive, but you just have to watch our budget just like any other trip.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $25-50.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a budget. Stick to it. No really... stick to it.

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

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  • 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?
  • Comprehensiveness
  • Central Location
  • Staff
* What could be improved?
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Start the application process as soon as you can and ask questions as much as you can. The staff is friendly and responsive 24/7.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.