Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London was London! More than I ever expected! Past Review

By (Radio/TV Broadcasting and Journalism, Stephen F. Austin State University) for

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Meet the Media

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
DEFINITELY

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Getting to see GLEE live was the most amazing thing ever! London definitely knew how to show us a good time :)

* 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? 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Each week I probably spent about $300 American.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget your spending from the beginning until the end of your trip. Don't buy things just to be buying them. Impulse buying will make you bankrupt on trips such as these.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you're a communication major, no matter the concentration, you will definitely benefit from this course and trip. You explore every area of communication and get to see how it's really done in the real world.