Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing! Past Review

By (HISTORY., IUPUI) - abroad from 06/10/2013 to 07/27/2013 with

IES Abroad: London - Study London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

I'm picky

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Its a big city. Blending in was easy.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The UK has free health care and I did visit the doctor when I was studying aboard. It was fast, easy and the medication I did receive was cheap. The program set up the appointment for me.

* Safety:

I felt safer in London than I do back home.

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)

Be realistic and make a budget...don't eat out every night eat at home and save some money

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a budget!

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • Location
  • Classes
  • Free Time
* What could be improved?
  • Cost
  • More activities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how much I would miss London a year later.

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

British Youth Culture
Course Department:
Instructor: Richard Weight
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a shame I didn't get to take this course in a full semester, Richard is a great professor who really enjoys getting to know his students and relating the topics of discussion back to how we (the youth) see things today.
Credit Transfer Issues: NONE