Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

ABSOLUTELY UNFORGETTABLE March 29, 2022

By (History, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/05/2022 to 12/10/2022 with

University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of academic research experience, friends, and generally speaking, incredible memories.

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.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to eat at the college as often as possible! Also, formal hall is a large, nice meal for not a lot of money.

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

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The academic rigor
  • The University campus
  • Cooking with friends
* What could be improved?
  • Access to affordable food
  • Attention to student well-being/mental health
  • Integration with local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I wasn't going to have a lot of time to travel. It's extremely demanding academically and there's not much room for taking weekend trips elsewhere in Europe. Also, the programme coordinators don't allow you to leave Cambridge for more than 3-nights total during the semester.

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!