Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

dream study abroad experience Past Review

By (biological sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/28/2015 to 12/18/2015 with

University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i learned a lot about myself and grew up a lot

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

classes were challenging, but most of work was concentrated at the end of the term and learning was independent.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

there was some guidance in the beginning; but i still felt blind sited by some things.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

housing was fine...however did not like the way checks were made. did not like the way they communicated. Ucl uses this overarching web platform for academics/residential/adminstration...and i felt like i had no idea how it worked. I SPECIFIED A MAX BUDGET FOR HOUSING AND THEY EXCEEDED THAT IN THE DORM THEY PLACED ME IN....They have to be more clear and transparent about this process/not do that.

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

i felt integrated by my living style, but i would say that students there are less open and friendly so i found it difficult to become completely integrated.

* 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

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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? 30 pounds max
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? don't eat out so much and do free things for entertainment...walk a lot...

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?

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  • 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?
  • living in london
  • meeting students from other universities
* What could be improved?
  • more guidance about ucl's administrative platforms
  • dorm placement
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing really

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.