Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Life in London Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/04/2012 to 07/28/2012 with

Arcadia: London - London Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worth while. I learned that I want to work in the UK if ever I'm given the opportunity. I also learned a lot within the department of finance through my internship.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: City University
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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)

* 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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as much as you can before you leave and budget if you plan to take trips to other places

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Getting to work/intern there made me feel more a part of the British culture
  • Getting to meet other students from all parts of the US
  • Experiencing London with other students with similar interests and goals
* What could be improved?
  • The class was overly demanding for the limited time we were there
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known how fast time would fly by. If I'd known, I would have done more touristy things.