Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great! Past Review

By (Saint Petersburg State University) - abroad from 01/18/2016 to 04/29/2016 with

Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Big visual experience (a lot of galleries and free museums)

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Found appartments myself. Had no opportunity to join off-campus hostel. It would be great if you will leave some free spaces for exchange students, if it is possible.

* Food:

On-campus cafeteria is fust awesome.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I was thinking to join your polo-club, but unfortunately had no opportunity to go so far by myself. It would be great if you will organise a transfer for students.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Big opportunity to discover art

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)

For me the minimum was 200£ per week only for food, transport and domestic things.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? For me the minimum was 200£ per week only for food, transport and domestic things.

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Museum visits
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Attendence is important, preparation fot tests important as well

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!