Get to know yourself better in London Past Review
By Bronwyn B (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/25/2012 to 06/13/2012 with
Brigham Young University: London - London Study Abroad
I learned to much about myself and other people by just observing. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like the only interaction we got with actual English people was in our wards. So just once a week, on Sundays. I would've LOVED more interaction with Brits. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never needed any healthcare so I can't really say... I mean, I guess it was fine. |
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| 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) |
I came back with almost no money left. But London is an expensive place, so I kind of expected that. |
| * 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? | I probably spent $200 every week. Sometimes more, sometimes less. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The cost of eating out adds up VERY QUICKLY. Just keep that in mind. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how tired I would feel all the time. Spring terms are hard, and the schedule was rigorous. |
