Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study abroad. Do it. Go. Past Review

By (Life Sciences, Psychology, Texas Christian University) - abroad from 01/05/2016 to 05/30/2016 with

University of Roehampton: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Looking back on it, my study abroad experience has helped me become much more independent. It's been an incredibly valuable experience and has really helped me to grow as a person. I've learned more through my travels and everyday experiences than I even have in a classroom.

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.

* 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? $100-$150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of your spending! It can get annoying, but it definitely helps in terms of budgeting.

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

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • The campus
  • Student life
  • Encouragement to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Food/meal plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There is so much to do in London and around the area, you don't need to travel every weekend to have an adventure. There is plenty to do just a tube ride away!