Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Challenge and Rewarding Experience March 26, 2021

By (The University of Auckland) - abroad from 09/15/2018 to 12/18/2018 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learnt to be independent and improved my organizational skills - for instance, allocating time spent on cooking and studying. It was definitely worthwhile because I wouldn't have challenged myself if I was living at home. I felt confident when I was suddenly able to handle these tasks.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

Because, of the huge opportunity to network with the local students and international students. Conversating with them allowed me to exchange new ideas and I realized that we shared many things in common.

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? 24 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Utilize the student deals that the university offers

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Creating meaningful relationships with my flatmates
  • Encouragement from the lectures
  • Similar assessment styles
* What could be improved?
  • Improve the dorm premises
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Shopping at London (especially buying groceries) is relatively expensive.

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!