Great South Kensington location Past Review
By Nicole W (Global Studies Business/Economics, Providence College) for
Boston University: London - London Internship Program
It was one of the best experiences of my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was more challenging and faster than I thought it would be but the teachers were accomadating and understood you were there for the whole abroad experience. Definitely learned a lot of new things. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The housing policy was strict for the people that tried to use it properly and flawed and easy to get around for those who snuck around it- moral dilema. The staff was fine and there but not the most warm, hovering people (which may be good- forces you to acclimate?). |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Triple, shared a big common room/kitchen with 9 other people. <br /><br /> Great South Kensington location, modern accomadations. Lots of people in the building to meet. |
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Made a lot of pasta because it was cheap and easy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Had a security guard at the door at all times- they sometimes slacked. But needed a code, to get past the security guard, and a key to get to your room so always felt safe. The area, South Kensington, that we were in is very safe/wealthy- but people shouldnt get too comfortable with that- you are in a city and should travel with at least one other person at night. Close hospitals- had to take friend who was visiting to one at 11pm on a weeknight- had no troubles. Very high medical standards it seemed. |
| 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? | Take what they tell you to prepare for money and add on about $1,500 more to be safe. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It was the right program for me- great combo of classes, social time, and internship. I got the most out of the friendships/bonds I made and the confidence I gained. |
