amazing! Past Review

By (Technologico de Monterrey / Monterrey Institute of Technology / ITESM) - abroad from 09/13/2013 to 12/13/2013 with

ISA Study Abroad in London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
to live the moment, to enjoy life and to always be open to new experiences, new people, new food, new friends and love!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? toefl
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? practice and train your ear

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • they let you be free and enjoy every moment
  • if you can ask for a double room, is awsome to share this time with someone else in the same position that u are
  • the people that i met every day
* What could be improved?
  • not to be so hard in grades with international students
  • do not leave so much homework to itnernational students
  • to engage more with the international students, trips, activities, etc
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Things about the culture, especially regarding dating and love relationships, I had a boyfriend but it was really hard to be on the same page, because somethings were normal for me but not for him and all the other way around.

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.