Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

London is an Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Fashion Merchandising., Philadelphia University) - abroad from 09/13/2014 to 12/17/2014 with

University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Awareness of the world, meeting international students, meeting people from other cultures, trying different food, trying different methods of life, exploring.

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.

Not as much busy work. Two large assignments for each class.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

clean and great location

* Food:

Food was expensive in england and there was not really a meal plan.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Felt like a lot of the abroad students stuck together

* 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)

England is extremely expensive with the exchange rate, laundry prices, and weekend trips

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250-$300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do not eat out often

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
  • Other
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • international classrooms
  • a beautiful safe city
  • ability to travel
* What could be improved?
  • meal plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? About places to go and see, and how the school system works

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.