Banking Internship with Boston University in London Past Review
By Ryan P (Finance and Financial Management Services., Providence College) for
Boston University: London - London Internship Program
I gained a great deal of worldwide banking experience.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Providence College |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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 |
Provided a long three day orientation in which most students were not paying attention and that was one of the few times you saw the administration unless you put forth a great deal of effort to get in contact with them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Crofton So Kensington <br /><br /> Small rooms but safe and good other students. |
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Did not apply |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
They had a great start of semester party and a great end of semester party as well as a club night in the middle. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was a security guard at the door at all times. |
| 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? | London is very expensive. |
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? | Any student could gain a great deal from program. |
Individual Course Reviews
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