Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Living the London Dream January 13, 2022

By (University of Denver) - abroad from 09/13/2021 to 12/17/2021 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES. I advocate so much for myself now, and it will always be part of my heart.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I felt that the education was not as academically challenging as my home school. It was fun to go to class, but I felt I was lacking a challenge within my school.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Super friendly, always willing to help and overall easy to acess

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I liked being on campus, I loved living with locals and overall a nice place to live

* Food:

I liked the coffee around campus, the food options were interesting

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I love London. I felt part of community so quickly and just loved all the history.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe, the security guards helped add a sense of safety and overall not too bad

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

I just loved London, and the people, school wasn't my favorite to be honest, but it was a good change for me

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)

LONDON IS EXPENSIVE. Unless you sit alone in your room you will spend money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250-300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save your money as soon as you can, it's super helpful

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?

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

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  • 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?
  • Staying with Locals
  • Being in class with locals
* What could be improved?
  • More academic information
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That our campus has a cemetery...

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.