Best month and a half of my life Past Review
By A student (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/24/2012 to 06/13/2012 with
Brigham Young University: London - London Study Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
SO worthwhile. I learned about culture, about spirituality, and about myself. I would recommend it to anyone.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I absolutely loved my English literature course, but my British history course was not as good. |
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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend money on experiences, rather than on shopping--especially shopping you can do in the states. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It was going to rain more than I anticipated. I wish I had brought more weather-appropriate clothing. I also wish I wouldn't have waited to spend all my money for the end. |
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