Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The field trips I had, the teachers with their British perspective relative to our classes, their experience, and the similar background at BU to PC all helped me feel comfortable and learn a lot about London in a way I could never have known had I just visited it. My horizons are forever expanded.

On-site administration of your program

I lived and took classes with American students, but was still able to meet brits through Imperial College if I wanted to by joining sports and club teams. My expectations were definitely met with the responsiveness of BU staff, both in Boston and in London. The staff in London was great as well. They would go out with us to the school parties and get-togethers.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing had a communcal kitchen you shared with others on the floor. I lived in the Crofton in a triple with two other BU girls. We had a bathroom to share with a shower. and 3 beds, no desks, but that worked out fine. It was really nice housing. The Crofton is the only dorm building with security 24/7. Really good-conditioned building. <br /><br /> It was a really nice housing area/apartment style place in the nicest area in London, South Kensington, and apparently one of the richest areas in Europe. Very safe, very classy, very fun. Two tube stops were within 10-15 minutes walking distance (High Street Kensington and Gloucester Road). A supermarket was 15 minutes away, and the classrooms 15 minutes away. I lived in the Crofton, there were two other dorms that were all within 15 minutes of each other.

We had to purchase and cook our own food. I did learn how to shop and cook for myself on my own, which would have been the case back at school. There are kitchens in the dorms, but no way of having a meal plan. Perhaps a plan could have been worked out with the local college, but even so, we could have eaten there and just payed.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Trips were offered through the social programmes on our student pages that we could buy right on it. I got involved with a lot of trips that way. It was very enjoyable - Bath, rugby and football games, etc. The staff of BU London would come out with us on planned party nights and that was awesome, too.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never got sick, a doctor's office was available.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Sometimes I still write in proper english: For example, 'realize>realise, and behavior>behaviour.

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• Americans