Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best summer of my life February 13, 2022

By (International Studies, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 06/12/2021 to 08/27/2021 with

IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot form my classes, how to navigate a city on my own, time management, and a lot from locals of London, Paris, and Montreal as I met many international students there

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.

Easy enough to not worry but still learn a lot from

* 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

It was perfect for me, the perfect blend of history and modern. culture shock was not to bad and the administration was amazing along with the location.

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? probably 70 dollars before expenses form night outings with friends
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Know how much you can spend before you go, some spent 5$ a day on food by making meals themselves, others spent 40$ a day so just budget before hand

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?
  • the people
  • the classes
  • the field trips
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
  • nothing
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that AC would not be in the dorms

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!