Mixed Feelings in London Past Review
By Kelly W (Film and Media Studies, University of Rochester) for
Study Abroad Programs in London
Yes it was worthwhile. I liked getting internship experience. I just wish my internship would have been better organized or at a firm that needed me more. The internship did allow me to see myself as a lawyer in the future.
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. |
Since I only took two classes abroad, the workload was much less. Otherwise, the classes were basically the same as ones I may have taken at the University of Rochester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
A major weakness was the difficulty involved in meeting locals. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Proximity to everything was great. The neighborhood seemed very safe. The kitchen was very small and not well equipped. We would also have appreciated more than 1 bath towel each. |
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Food is expensive. Our kitchen had very little storage space, especially in the fridge. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really liked my roommate. I did get to go to Berlin for a weekend. I wish I could've gone to Paris or Rome. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
We lived in a very upscale area so it seemed very safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | On food, per week average was around $40. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I wish I would have opened an HSBC checking account in the US because they have HSBC in London. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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