Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Changed my life Past Review

By (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 05/24/2016 to 07/23/2016 with

IES Abroad: London - Summer Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained valuable work experience, as well as experience working along side people from all over the world.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I was challenged in many unexpected ways, and feel more prepared for my career because of this.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There was a lot of construction taking place which was frustrating, but other than that, housing sufficed.

* Food:

London food scene is spectacular

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I got involved with a church, and made friends at my place of employment

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no issues.

* Safety:

I felt very safe.

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)

London is expensive.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 3306
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? the amount of alcohol I purchased compared to my peers was the difference between me spending 3000 and 5000 on this trip.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • London
  • Being with Other Americans
  • Meeting Local Residents
* What could be improved?
  • housing (no construction/laundry was terrible)
  • the content of the coarse work was rather dry and uninteresting at times.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about my interests and passions and sought to indulge those while abroad.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.