Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a very rewarding experience! Past Review

By (University of Melbourne) - abroad from 07/25/2016 to 08/12/2016 with

University College London (UCL): London - UCL Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. I learnt to live independently and how to interact with people from different backgrounds.

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.

Lecturers were well prepared and classes were heaps of fun! The entire program was structured very well so that we enjoyed the educational aspect of studying at a great university such as UCL, as well as had enough time to enjoy London and it's surroundings.

* 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

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)

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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 lecturers knowledge and passion.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To do a 6 week course rather than 3 weeks.