Nope Past Review
By NA (NA) - abroad from 01/04/2017 to 04/12/2017 with
FIE (Foundation for International Education): London - Study and Intern Program
I learned a lot about my self and I really enjoyed the experience. I wish I'd had a better program, but I'm glad I went.
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. |
Only a couple teachers were actually good, course material was not at all what we expected; all major work from all classes was concentrated in the last two weeks. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
No help from FIE |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
11 people in one apartment, one kitchen, everyone sharing a room...less than ideal. |
* Food: |
Not provided |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We got internships, but mine was stressful and I didn't work with many people, didn't integrate at all with locals. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Friends had health issues come up and had to refer to local GPs and chemists; FIE didn't help. |
* Safety: |
Our door lock broke and was removed for two weeks before it was replaced. Maintenance had full access 24hrs. Did not feel secure. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
Loved London! Hated FIE |
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) |
I was fine but I budget hard and don't drink often, so I was living off about $30 a week. I did have money for souvenirs. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Roughly $30 a week for food |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget and drink wisely. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
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? |
|
* What could be improved? |
|
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I should travel with people. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |