Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Rewarding Experience Past Review

By (Howard University) - abroad from 09/05/2016 to 12/17/2016 with

IES Abroad: London & Oxford - Health Practice & Policy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained not only educational knowledge, but also I learned a lot about myself.

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.

Very detailed, intense and lots of writing.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Readily available to help you with any issues or problems.

* 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?

An appointment will be created by the IES staff on your behalf, you will be given the address of the health facility. appointments are on timed and you can even get an appointment at 7 p.m!

* 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? £150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget smartly.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Teaching Style
  • Trips around the country
  • Independence
* What could be improved?
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To carry a souvenir from your home country, the weather is unpredictable, have a list of places you want to visit in case there is a long waiting time.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!