Past Review
By Kaley G (English , California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) for
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: London - London Study Summer Program
It absolutely was worthwhile. I wouldn't change any of it for the world. I met so many incredible people, from very different backgrounds, and was able to form lasting friendships. From taking a history class while living in London, I was able to understand the different aspects of the culture in which i was living. Both theatre and Literature made me more aware of my surroundings and more appreciative of what I have learned. I have a whole new respect for how theatre works as well as poetry. It was an incredible experience, one which I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
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. |
Workload was a bit much, but the professors were amazing, very knowledgeable and made learning the material fun and exciting. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the faculty leaders were very knowledgeable. They were easy to talk to and created an environment within class that was both challenging but called to attention our surroundings. The workload was sometimes hard to manage with all of the extracurricular activities that I attended both on my own, as well as apart of the assigned field trips. None the less, I experienced London in a way I would not have otherwise. |
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* Housing:
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We all were in charge of acquiring our own food/making our own meals. This allowed me to experience the cuisine of England, while also saving money by making my own meals when I could. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Paris trip allowed me to see a different side of Europe. Further, the Oxford and Stratford upon Avon trip also was a way to get out of the city and see other aspects of life in England. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I could not have asked for a better location than Kensington to live in. It is a beautiful area, clean, and incredibly safe. Further, if anyone had health issues, our professors were more than willing to take people to the doctor's office and help in any way possible. |
| 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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think students of any major would benefit from this program. It broadens your horizons and forces you to step out of your comfort zone to embrace different cultures, people, and experiences. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
World Drama |
| Course Department: | Theatre 390 |
| Instructor: | Josh Machamer |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was fun and innovative. It challenged the skills I had and urged me to grow and refine those skills. I definitely participated more in class than I usually would have. |
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British Literature: Romanticism 1798-1832 |
| Course Department: | English 333 |
| Instructor: | Catherine Waitinas |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was interesting and relatable. I learned so much about British Literature and was able to relate it to what I was seeing around me in my daily activities. It challenged my analytical skills and helped me to further understand poetry in a way I never had before. |
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