Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun City, Okay Program August 20, 2026

By (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?
I think I got a look into the British culture

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.

Loved the location and culture, but was shocked by the academic culture. I enjoyed most of my courses but I felt that one was graded very harshly on expectations that were not clearly communicated, whereas in the US assignments tend to be more straightforward and hav rubrics, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Didn't interact much but orientation felt helpful, and felt like I could go to them if I could

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Nice flats, big kitchen with lots of space to cook, facilities came to take trash out which was nice. Rooms were a bit small and storing stuff was a bit difficul

* Food:

I didn't have a meal plan on campus but I did frequent some campus cafes which were enjoyable!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It's difficult to make friends with local students if they're not living with you.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/a

* Safety:

Was catcalled a bit but felt safe for the most part

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)

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
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Grading
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The expenses

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.