Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London - Inspiration Everywhere Past Review

By (Management Information Systems and Services., Pennsylvania State University - University Park) - abroad from 05/26/2014 to 07/26/2014 with

IES Abroad: London - Summer Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much and became more aware of my surroundings. I was able to recognize differences between an American work environment and a UK work environment. I gained knowledge in London's history of art, theatre, and music scene. It was definitely worthwhile. I feel like I have yet to complete discovering all that London has to offer.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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? 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? About 100 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try and bring a packed lunch to your internship. Save the money for restaurants for the weekend.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • 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?
  • The location of our host building.
  • The World Cup was on during most of the summer.
  • My internship placement. It was very oriented towards my major, which is Management Information Systems.
* What could be improved?
  • Fans in the rooms.
  • Make the internship until 5. 6 felt a bit long.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I was familiar with all the neighborhoods that I know now before my trip. I feel like I can go to London now and navigate myself easily.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'