Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Best Experience of My Life June 30, 2024

By (Political Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/18/2023 to 06/14/2024 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 feel like a completely new person. I am more resilient, outgoing, and conscientious. I also learned so much from my program, inspiring me to thesis.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Interesting classes, very rigorous, wide access to resources

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Lived in an intercollegiate Hall. RAs and warden were unresponsive to needs.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Able to get flu vaccine through LSE, but accessing my medications was difficult and I ultimately had to be over-prescribed in the US to last through the year

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This was amazing! I not only loved LSE, but also the city of London

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)

Mostly due to London's current cost-of-living crisis

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take advantage of your accommodation and university for food, and research student discounts beforehand

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • Academics
  • Location
  • Intercollegiate housing
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just how expensive London is

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!