A one in a lifetime experience Past Review

By (Mount Saint Mary College) - abroad from 06/16/2018 to 07/07/2018 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be completely independent. I went into the study abroad program without knowing anyone. While I made friends, it was enjoyable to explore on your own

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

The course I wanted to take ended up being cancelled. So the class I took did not help me toward graduating

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food at the grocery store instead of going out to eat for every meal

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* 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 opportunity to explore
  • Meet new people
  • London felt like home
* What could be improved?
  • Course information
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be mindful of $ and the exchange rate