Classicly British Past Review
By Madison K (Management, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/22/2012 to 08/11/2012 with
Boston University: London - Internship Program, Summer
People are amazing. I met people from all walks of live and it was so incredible. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I could do it all over again!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were a little easy but it was summer so it was perfect. I really enjoyed how they tried to make things more engaging with the guest speakers and field trips they chose |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
A little disorganized at times and the info from them was scarce but we figured it out. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Amazing! You cannot ask for a better location than South Kensington right in the central London. |
| * Food: |
We had our own kitchens, and cooking was encouraged! I liked that a lot! It was also the place where the TV was so it was a very social place! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were really encouraged to get out and spend time with the people and places of London. I felt like I saw a lot and spent time with a good number or British people. The night life is amazing! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was accessible if we needed it but I never did. It was really expensive though. |
| * Safety: |
We had a security guard at our rooms around the clock. I felt very safe! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
London is really expensive! I was spending about 150 pounds (240 USD) every week on groceries, social activities, postage, etc. It can be done for cheaper but I spent a lot. |
| * 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? | 240 USD |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't eat out! Make food and maybe save 2 meals for the weekend out. |
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
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open to meeting new people. Don't go in a group, try to go alone. You will get more out of it. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
London Architecture and Urbanism |
| Course Department: | Art History/ Urban Studies |
| Instructor: | Donnan |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | 3 hour field trips every day around London were amazing! I highly recommend! |
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