Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Readings, Wandering, Sushi January 21, 2023

By (English, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/26/2022 to 01/12/2023 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained confidence from learning to live in a city different and much larger than what I’m used to and got to know myself a bit better from being in a new environment. I also really enjoyed my classes. My experience was definitely worthwhile.

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:

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look into student oyster cards and discounts, share pots/plans/etc. and cleaning supplies with flatmates.

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Range of class offerings
  • Professors, students
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Answering questions
  • Online processing system
  • Guidance on how King's processes/finals etc. work
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Finals should be worked on throughout the entirety of the semester, not just during the last few weeks of classes and following them.