Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best summer of my life Past Review

By (Marketing, University of Westminster) - abroad from 06/12/2015 to 07/25/2015 with

ISA Study Abroad in London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Everything about my study abroad experience was incredible. The school, the people, the places, everything was amazing.

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?

I loved my apartment and the area that it was in! I got really lucky living in Notting Hill.

* 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:

I always felt safe and was never concerned for my safety or anyone else's 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? To save a lot before coming, London is very expensive and I wanted to take advantage of being here and trying the food everyday so I went and ate out everyday and it added up to be a lot.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living Situations
  • Availability
* What could be improved?
  • The execursions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That Londons weather is crazy and you can never be prepared for it

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.