Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An incredibly enriching academic experience September 14, 2026

By (Economics, Political Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/29/2025 to 05/30/2026 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 so much about my particular areas of study (economics and history) and got to learn from so many different perspectives on my subject, especially given how renowned LSE's faculty is and how international the study body is. If you're looking for a transformative academic experience that will challenge your perspective, I truly recommend this program.

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.

* 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)

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? Tesco meal deals, using public transportation in London, tons of study meal deals, a lot of museums are also free to get into

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?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Academic opportunities
  • Living in London
  • LSE campus
* What could be improved?
  • More interaction from the GC team throughout the year
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? --