Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Chaotic London Busy Adventure March 29, 2022

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/27/2021 to 01/11/2022 with

King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot. I took a really interesting course on AI, Culture, and Society that is not yet offered at Wellesley so that felt worth it. I learned to manage urgent priorities better. I got to spend time outside of traditional study spaces.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

N/a

* 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? No

I had an issue come up where King's admin was very unhelpful and compromised my safety. So I would choose a London program again but not necessarily King's.

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? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budgeting is not enough unless you CHECK your budget regularly. Set aside a time weekly to see how much you are spending and where it needs to be adjusted.

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

  • 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?
  • London (location)
* What could be improved?
  • local admin
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Budgeting requires checking that budget you set regularly, not just setting a budget.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'