Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An overall enjoyable experience Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/03/2016 to 12/16/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Living in a city was certainly a challenge but it taught me how to be more independent and take advantage of my environment. London is a great city and there was always more to do each day. Traveling around Europe and learning about distinctiveness of each city was the highlight of my experience and London is in a very central location to travel from.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

* 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

The classes at UCL were very engaging and the city of London has a lot to offer in terms of art & culture, food and leisure. Despite the adjustment period at the beginning, the people I met and stayed with were very welcoming and unique.

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? $100

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?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • The classes
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Dorms
  • Integration with students, especially other study abroad students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That a lot of effort needs to go into making friends in a new place, especially big cities. Also, the process of end of semester examinations/assessments was not communicated well at all.

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!