Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

lots of personal growth and perspective August 09, 2026

By (Psychology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/19/2026 to 05/08/2026 with

Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Through being abroad, I was able to meet so many more people with different perspectives and gain so many more experiences. I learned a lot from going to different museums all over Europe and I think the best thing I got from this semester was traveling. I think I grew a lot as a person from being abroad so was very worthwhile for me.

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

I really enjoyed being able to be in London and the opportunity to travel. I think QMUL offered me the opportunity to do both although I don't think I got as much academically out of QMUL.

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? 150 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? get the Sainsbury meal deal

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Opportunity to meet different people.
  • The student clubs and sports team were good opportunities to meet new people.
* What could be improved?
  • All my classes were 90% study abroad students from the US as well and I wish I was able to attend classes with locals as well.
  • The administration lacked structure and wasn't good at responding/helping with issues.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To take better advantage of the events offered at the university. Talk to more people and learn from them

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'