Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Wonderful Time in London Past Review

By (University of Westminster) - abroad from 01/03/2015 to 05/22/2015 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?
The most valuable thing that I learned was the experience of living in another country. Being able to adapt to different cultures is a very important thing that I think everyone should learn.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I very much like the way that the schooling system worked in the UK as opposed to the US.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Good, but very expensive!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never had any health issues

* 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)

I definitely spent a lot of money on food. There were just so many restaurants

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? probably around $200 a week give or take.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It absolutely just comes down to whether or not you buy groceries and cook at home, that is how you bring down your weekly cost.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International 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?
  • Schooling system
  • London
  • Dorms
* What could be improved?
  • I wish there were less americans in the dorm
  • really had no opportunity to meet local kids, classes were almost all american
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? London is VERY expensive, try to save your money as best you can in order to make the most out of the rest of your travels.

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.