Study AND intern abroad!! Best decision I've made in college Past Review
By Liz Autry (Samford University) - abroad from 09/05/2018 to 12/15/2018 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
Absolutely it was worthwhile. I learned so much about how to live and work in a culture that was unfamiliar, how to navigate public transportation, how to budget and meal plan, how to plan cost-effective trips, and so much more. I feel confident that I could live in any country in the world because of this program.
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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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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Food was not included in our experience, but the food in London is lovely!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
CAPA provide great resources, adequate accommodations, good classes, an incredible internship, and more! |
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) |
You can do London "cheapily" if you grocery shop and don't eat out a good deal! Eating out gets quite expensive, but grocery shopping is often much cheaper than back home! |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Anticipating spending more rather than less. You want to be able to say "yes" to seeing a lot of shows (if that's your thing) or going to get drinks with friends; however, eat at home whenever you can! |
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? | CAPA staff/professors are there to help you navigate life in London-- make sure to ask them for advice/recommendations! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
