Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best experience of my life Past Review

By (Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Westminster) - abroad from 06/14/2013 to 07/06/2013 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was awesome!

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

The only thing that I did not like were the walking tours, they seemed more fun than they actually were. I think it mostly had to do with the guides

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was really convenient and I liked living with everyone else that was in the program

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

People were welcoming and they showed us the normal british customs.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt that unsafe or scared, even in the middle of the night. The Tube is extremely safe, and even the night bus is safe. You will get the usual homeless, etc but they are generally friendly and nobody is trying to hurt you. The only thing I saw that was unsafe was a little pick pocketing near the touristy areas (like Big Ben)

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? 150 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? budget, and go to the market and buy food instead of always going out. Prets is a great money saver.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • 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?
  • The exursions were a blast
  • the end of the year boat ride
  • they gave us so much information about london
* What could be improved?
  • walking tours seemed a little dry.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? budgeting

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.