CAPA London Past Review
By Shelby P (Rider University) - abroad from 09/05/2012 to 12/15/2012 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I signed up for this program with a friend because I was nervous to go on my own. Looking back on it now, I regret that decision. I wish I never did because it really hurt our friendship. I learned a lot about myself, about other countries and cultures, and I absolutely loved it. I was able to travel a lot and saw a lot of the world. It was an amazing experience that I think everyone should take advantage of.
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
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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) |
London is a very expensive city because of the exchange rate, but that was expected. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | We planned on using 40 GBP (British Pounds) per week for groceries, which is about $65 We lived in a flat with a kitchen so cooking for ourselves saved some money, but do go out and enjoy some cultural meals like bangers and mash with a good pint! Don't hold back because of money, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I learned so much while being over there, and experiencing things that I never knew about before. I think going into the program a little blind sided is exciting. Go out, travel, and get lost because that's when you really find yourself and discover some of the most amazing things about traveling and other cities. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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