Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

the hills are alive Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/01/2013 to 06/18/2013 with

Brigham Young University: London - London Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
That there are so many wonderful beautiful things in this world, there are so many different kinds of people, even ones from our own country that you might not know very much about. I loved this experience. I learned how much i sincerely love nature and the outdoors.

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.

Had the opportunity to learn a lot of things, had a lot of fun, but the work also helped me remember that I was on a study abroad and not a vacation. The professors were really flexible though which was very appreciated.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about 100 to 150 dollars i think, i did get a lot of souvenirs and treats though
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? don't buy something or do something just because everybody else is, make sure that it is something you want and is something you think will make your study abroad meaningful and valuable to you.

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?

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  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • hikes and countryside
  • museums
  • food
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
  • i loved
  • it
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? i wish i knew more british history

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.