Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Best Experience of Your Life! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Rollins College) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 04/30/2014 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about working in an international office and making it in a city on my own.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All of the staff at CAPA International were extremely helpful and always willing to help you with anything, no matter how silly it may seem.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Living in a flat with the other students in the program was the best experience ever!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

CAPA staff was always willing to help if you got sick and were very quick in helping you find the correct doctor to go to for help.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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 an expensive city in general to live in, therefore, it was difficult to live on a budget with no income.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 pounds/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It is important to budget your money with food because there is no on campus cafeteria, you need to find ways to pack lunch in order to save money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The Internship
  • Living in an Apartment
  • The classes
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation
  • Internship class
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I had planned trips to other countries sooner and not waited until so late into the trip.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.