Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A very enlightening experience giving me a broadened perspective. Past Review

By (Sociology., Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/01/2013 to 07/05/2013 with

London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Europe and its cultural diversity. I also learned how to live and travel in a new country that was very different from the US.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The library is very large and crowded although there are many resources. Also, the professors are unavailable especially in comparison to a small liberal arts college. The courses are challenging and very informative.

* 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)

It was expensive to live in London as expected.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It is very expensive to eat out so I suggest eating in or looking for other cost saving options.

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

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Living in London.
  • Having the ability to travel to other European countries.
  • Meeting new people from all over the world.
* What could be improved?
  • Meeting with other Wellesley students before going abroad.
  • Having a better idea of what going to the study abroad program would be like.
  • Having more contact with the academic advisor provided by study abroad university.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I new that the professors were less available and that I would have to take more initiative to meet people. The exam process is very different and it would have been helpful to know that as well.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!