Trip of a lifetime. Past Review
By Matthew B (Mass Communication, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/23/2012 to 08/10/2012 with
Brigham Young University: London - London Study Abroad
I learned more in one semester on the study abroad than I have learned studying at school. I highly recommend this program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot. The program taught me how to write and I learned about english history and literature This was a rigorous course. This was a trip of a lifetime. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I learned a lot about england. The program took care of all of our needs. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing arrangements were great. The room was easy to get to. |
| * Food: |
The program feed us breakfast and dinner. There are leftovers from the night before in the refrigerator. I ate out in london for lunch with my brother most of the time. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt that I was able to integrate well into the local culture. I meet some incredible people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
None |
| * Safety: |
I felt safe during my trip. There were some members of our group who were pickpocketed in paris during her three day weekend trip, she was able to get her stuff back. |
| 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) |
2.5 |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 dollars a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | London is expensive. I bought food from supermarkets or local restaraunts to save money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I ished that I could have stayed longer. I took off work and felt that this trip was incredible. London summer olympics were incredible. I wish that I could go back. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
