Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best semester! Past Review

By (University of Georgia) - abroad from 01/13/2018 to 05/26/2018 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So many things! Independence, a sense of belonging, knowing myself better, the ability to adapt to new cultures, just an overall improvement. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would highly recommend any student to study abroad for as long as they can!

Review Photos

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster Photo CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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

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? probably about $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? budget!!!!! Don't get too sucked in to having to buy everything you see just because it's "from a foreign country"

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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  • 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?
  • Program coordinators
  • cultural excursions
  • friends I made in the program!
* What could be improved?
  • maybe spending more time together as a program
  • more activities/check-ins with coordinators
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't be scared to make new friends! Everyone will be in the same situation (out of their comfort zone) so everyone will be so nice and easy to get to know.

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.