Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Changed my life plans Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/01/2016 to 06/11/2016 with

IFSA: London - King's College London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile, probably the best thing I've ever done. I learned more about the world and the people in it.

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?

It was kind of far from central London, but I liked it because I became close with my flatmates.

* 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

IFSA was very helpful and they always had fun events for us. I felt supported and I enjoyed London.

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 around $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat in, don't go out to restaurants.

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?

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

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Location, loved London
  • IFSA staff were very nice
  • Made some good friends from all over the world
* What could be improved?
  • More help with moving in
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be prepared to do a lot of things for yourself. I feel like I'm babied a lot at Brandeis and in London, while there were support networks, you have to be a lot more self-sufficient.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.