Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

literally the best 6 months of my life Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/09/2017 to 04/18/2017 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Totally worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and what i wanted to do with my life. Plus I learned how much I love Europe!!

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.

There was definitely less of a homework load than I was used to at Wellesley, but the classes were the best classes I've ever taken,

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

food is 10 star in london

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Not applicable

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

HELL YEA!! UCL rocked. the campus was so beautiful and in such a good location. The classes were so interesting and different from the ones at Wellesley

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? a lot.... my parents were not happy
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? start saving before you go!!

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Classes
  • People
  • Campus
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's really cold in London in the spring

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.