Eye-opening Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/05/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. So much cultural exposure and wonderful new people.

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.

I had a lot of difficulty in getting the classes I wanted/needed but I really enjoyed the classes I did take. The structure was quite different from Wellesley courses.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Was a little bit expensive.

* Food:

Self-catered hall. The dining hall food was alright.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Their health center is amazing and very helpful!

* Safety:

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)

I really had to budget for food since I lived in a self-catered hall and saved most of my money for when I was traveling. I wish I had gotten more money from Wellesley to help with costs.

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $80
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries to make your own food as much as possible.

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
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location.
* What could be improved?
  • More attention to study abroad students, more help in adjusting them to the education system and style, etc.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Not to pack so much.