Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London was great! February 23, 2022

By (Peace & Justice Studies and Theatre Studies, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/20/2021 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?
I learned that I can handle living in a new country on my own. I also learned a lot about London.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were easy, but the resources available to me were numerous.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

There was a great orientation program at the beginning of the semester for study abroad students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a nice and clean dorm room with my own mini fridge and bathroom.

* 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? No

I would choose a more rigorous program within London. I absolutely loved London, but Queen Mary was too easy.

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? 300

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
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location in London
  • The living situation
* What could be improved?
  • The classes
  • The food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I should have chosen harder classes.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.