Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best decision I've ever made! Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/17/2013 to 05/03/2013 with

Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience was definitely worth it and I've learned to keep an open mind about other people's cultures.

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.

Challenging, Interesting, Excellent professors

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff was very helpful and attended to all my needs.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was better than expected, although it can be slightly cold in the winter.

* Food:

The meal plan was unsatisfactory although the quality was pretty good.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt ver comfortable navigating through the city and the locals are used to American tourist.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The health care was very difficult to utilize because the doctors office was not connected to the university.

* Safety:

The university is located in one of the safest areas in London.

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)

120.00

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 120.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget your money within the first month!

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

  • Americans
* 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?
  • The city
  • The people
  • The ability to travel at a lower cost
* What could be improved?
  • The Food
  • Dorms
  • More activities on campus
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I budgeted my money better within the first month.

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.