London was amazing, however not due to Arcadia. Past Review
By A student (accoung, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/04/2012 to 07/28/2012 with
Arcadia: London - London Internship Program
I learned a lot about a culture I had no knowledge on. I learned independence and confidence. I am more comfortable with doing things by myself now.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Terrible Administration. Unorganized and lazy. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Clean, but horrible location. |
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No food was provided by the program. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
London is completely safe. I never experienced pick pocketing. Transportation is very easy. Every speaks english (obviously) which was especially helpful. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* 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) |
1 NOT EASY. London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. The exchange rate for the pound is horrible. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | +$3000 and up |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Prepare your own meals on weeknights or whenever possible. Walking is the cheapest way to get around. Transportation is expensive!! Alcohol is expensive also. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Planning weekends for travel way in advance would be a lot more economical! |
