Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I would do it all again Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/10/2015 to 05/02/2015 with

Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a larger perspective on the world and realize despite differences on paper, we are more or less the same.

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.

The professors (tutors) were amazing and graded fairly. The students were engaged quite a bit in discussion, which I found helpful.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

wasn't the worst, but 3 people crammed in a room wasn't ideal.

* Food:

They had good days and bad days..

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was great considering there was a vast amount of different people from all across the world there.

* 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

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)

Wish I saved a bit more money, but it was more or less manageable.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Travel via MEGABUS

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent

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

  • 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 Diversity
  • Location
  • Information
* What could be improved?
  • The Meal Plan Budget
  • A break down of transportation in depth
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much money I needed to really save. Learned about the tube system beforehand.

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.