Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Lovely Life in London Past Review

By (HISTORY., Trinity University) - abroad from 08/31/2014 to 12/13/2014 with

Boston University: London - History & Literature Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying history in the city it took place provides an experience that cannot be mimicked in any type of classroom.

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.

Overall, this is an excellent program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The dorms were in a beautiful part of London, but there were a lot of people in some rooms (up to four) and then other rooms there were only one or two people in rooms that were doubles or triples. I wish BU would have given people in quads the option to change rooms so there didn't have to be as many people in one room. Also, the dorms do not have printers so people had to walk back to main building to print anything.

* Food:

No food option. The kitchens are fully stocked with pots and pans though.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The doctor's office was very close, and it was very easy to get medicine when I was sick,

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 to $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you want to save money try to not eat out a lot in London.

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

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The British professors
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Dorms
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? BU students know more about the program than non-BU students going in. Once you receive your personal page you should immediately sign up for classes and housing options.

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!