Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Wonderful Year in a Beautiful City July 24, 2023

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/05/2023 to 06/23/2023 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to write a dissertation, how to work with academics one-on-one, and how to live more independently.

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.

The program was academically rigorous with the opportunity to work with amazing supervisors on interesting coursework.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My initial living arrangements were not ideal, but the program moved me somewhere much better for my second semester.

* Food:

The food was good and excellent value.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The NHS is difficult.

* Safety:

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

I really enjoyed the program.

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 100$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Courses
  • Environment
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Healthcare
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The NHS is difficult to use.

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!