Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Trip of a lifetime Past Review

By (Corporate Finance and Accounting, Bentley University) - abroad from 09/21/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have a better understanding of how different cultures live their lives, and I know a lot more about myself after living on my own in a foreign country.

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 found the rigor and intensity with my classes to be a lot less than what I experience at Bentley. Minimal amount of work, and not a lot of difficult classroom tasks that were challenging.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The visiting student team at RHUL was very supportive of us all, and we received e-mails regularly about programs we could attend that would help us get involved, and transition smoothly.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My living situation was great. I had my own room with a double bed and bathroom, and shared a nice sized kitchen with 7 others.

* Food:

Since I had a kitchen, I rarely ate at the eateries on campus.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was easy to meet new people and get involved in the local culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any issues

* Safety:

Nice small town just outside London with a very safe feel to it.

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)

The exchange rate in England is not very good, but it wasn't too difficult to stay on a good budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Book your trips in advance to find the best deals.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Proximity to London
  • Campus
* What could be improved?
  • Support with choosing classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How important booking trips in way in advance is in order to get the best pricing.

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.