Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Independent journey in the UK Past Review

By (Media Arts and Sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 03/13/2012 with

Courtauld Institute of Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a higher knowledge and appreciation for art history. It was a worthwhile experience because I studied the art and then go to see it in the museums. London has a lot to offer when it comes to arts.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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? No

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries every other day because food goes bad quickly.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Course topics
  • Professors/Lecturers
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Interaction with Administration
  • Room and Board should be guaranteed for study abroad students
  • Program to interact abroad students with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew the structure of the program, like how many hours a week classes would meet and the type of assignments I would be receiving.