Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Experience I will never forget Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Arizona State University) - abroad from 01/09/2013 to 04/20/2013 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have more appreciation for other countries, cultures, history and art now. It was very interesting to learn about a country or a piece of art and go see it in person.

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?

I loved that the housing included wifi!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

CAPA did a great job of setting up events so that we can really get to know the culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I actually had a seizure while abroad and the staff and hospital in London were extremely helpful and made me feel at ease.

* 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? $50-$150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook as much as possible! Eating out gets expensive

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The friends I made.
  • The MY Education events.
* What could be improved?
  • Variety of classes.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To save up more money and plan out trips in advance.

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.