Program Reviews

Coming to Roehampton University was an experience like no other for me. Coming for a town of 250 people and never being out of the country and going to live in London was a huge culture shock. Luckily, my flatmates were from all around the world and were very friendly. Roehamptons social events really helped us international students get out and meet new people! I will highly recommend Roehampton University to anyone when I get back!

I loved my semester at Roehampton! To begin with, the campus is a short walk from the beautiful Richmond Park. I would highly recommend spending some time there! The students at Roehampton helped make this experience one that I will never forget. The monopoly nights in the flat to every Bop and Grand- I loved my time here! I recommend taking the London Studies classes that the university offers and traveling to other countries in Europe why you have the chance!

I chose to study abroad at the University of Roehampton because of its proximity to Central London and its courses offered. During my time here, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in London theatre - exactly what I wanted as a theatre/drama student! Not only have I seen a wide variety of London theatre, but also I've explored and taken trips around London venturing to find theatres, something I didn't anticipate. BUt it wasn't just seeing shows - time in the classroom brought forth vivid and thought-provoking dialogues led by wonderful, knowledgeable professors. It truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

The classes I took went perfectly with my psychology major and they were super easy to registrar for during the first couple days here! In the first week there was a Fresher's Fair with a bunch of clubs and organizations that you could join! I ended up joining the women's rugby team while I was here and I made a lot of friends who live locally and played a great sport! Being on the team really enhanced my experience here!

I absolutely loved how much there was to do on campus. From Bop, to Fez, to Grand, there was always something going on. People were so welcoming that I never felt alone unless I wanted to. All of the societies available made making connections so easy. My favorite part of the entire program was how many people I got to meet. Hopefully these friendships will last a lifetime!

I really liked how Roehampton was far enough away from London but close enough that you could be in Central any time you wanted to.

The University of Roehampton is overall an amazing place to study abroad. While the campus party culture really isn't my thing, it's great to see how much energy the on campus parties bring to the school. The four colleges bring a sense of pride to the students, and joining Froebel college made me feel right at home. Academically, the London studies courses are an absolutely must-do. You'll get to take trips to some of londons biggest landmarks, and learn all about each places history from the knowledgeable lecturers. Plus, I found the coursework less strenuous than my school in the US, albeit it is was a bit more confusing.

I definitely have enjoyed my program and Roehampton University, but there are a few things that I definitely dislike. Bop, grand, and fez are great. I love that the school sponsored theater events and it is a great way to connect with other students. The best part of the University is that it's in London. The slightly moldy rooms and old building did not bother me, but it others complained. The thing that I'm most displeased with was the quality of education. I feel like the staff and teachers don't care at all about the quality of their teaching. They seem to simply show up to class or seminar without really caring if we actually learn or not (with the exception of my managing Innovation professor. He's awesome). Over all I would definitely recommend Roehampton for any one looking to study abroad, but I would definitely not want to go here for my degree.