Working and Studying in London, the Time of my life Past Review
By Jonathon S (Sociology., Fordham University) for
Boston University: London - London Internship Program
I learned so much, and despite not taking classes I was majoring in, I feel as if I learned valuable information. London is a great city and buzzing with different people and cultures and history, a great place to spend the semester.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics are structered differently, but I felt as if they were a bit easier than at Fordham. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My advisors were always accessible, and made the transition from America to the UK very smooth and effortless. They were very knowledgable and keen on helping anyone. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
We would cook our own meals which was both fun and let me eat what I wanted. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very easy to travel to and from London, and London itself offers so many things to keep you entertained. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Despite being a large city, I rarely felt unsafe in any area of the city, and never felt unsafe in my buidling. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The Pound is valued higher than the dollar which leaves for a lot of money spent, but it was not unbearable, and money that is very well-spent. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is designed for every type of student. It helps to be outgoing, but if you are studying abroad then you must already be an out going individual. I cannot say enough good things, it was the best semester of college by far. |
