Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study Abroad is a must! Past Review

By (Marketing., Fordham University) for

Fordham University: Gabelli School of Business in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes

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.

Manageable workload. Most professors are great. Occasional events to keep us busy. Need more organization in terms of mandatory events.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Personable, great events. Need to encourage students to take advantage of UCL campus and network with London students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great location

* Food:

Expensive but doable

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Astor Martin Trip, PWC trip

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Travel Abroad notifications

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100-$350, depending on weeks with traveling to other countries
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan trips early as deals are often there for future trips. Inform students of deals to sign up for (ryanair, easyjet, trip advisor) and of Hostels. SAVE SAVE SAVE before studying abroad.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Flexibility
  • Personable
  • Manageable
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you have never been abroad or immerse yourself in such experiences, this is a good place to start.