Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Studying abroad allowed me to meet unique individuals from around the world. Past Review

By (Butler University) - abroad from 07/10/2017 to 07/28/2017 with

University of Westminster: London - Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned new knowledge about marketing from the course that I took. I also learned that it is great to be spontaneous and meet new people. It was very worthwhile.

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

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

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 other students
  • The location
  • The course material
* What could be improved?
  • The provided housing
  • N/A
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To have no expectations about what the program is; just let the program surprise you.