A Life Changing Experience Past Review
By A student (Merrimack College) - abroad from 01/10/2018 to 04/21/2018 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
Deciding to study abroad was definitely out of my comfort zone but I knew I had to take the leap to further my learning and I am very glad I did. I learned a lot about myself and the world around me from my experience abroad. I became more independent, confident, and open-minded. I was able to immerse myself in the British culture as well as several other cultures through traveling on some weekends. I also took a course called Global Workforce Management which was my most challenging class but it ended up being my favorite and most rewarding. We got to work with students at the CAPA center in Florence to merge two companies. I learned a lot about the importance of having a cultural mindset. Studying in London with CAPA opened my eyes to the importance of opening up the world through education. My experience abroad even led me to a career path in global education. I would love to work for CAPA one day and maybe even move back to London :)
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
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
CAPA was very hands on throughout the whole application and pre departure process. I received a number of materials that answered all of my questions prior to crossing the pond. I wasn't very close with anyone else from my school who went to London but CAPA helped me find my community through my roommates, classmates, and also through cultural and social events put on throughout the semester. There were a number of walking and boat tours around the city and events such as curry nights and tea and biscuits in the CAPA center every Tuesday. I even got sick while I was in London and the CAPA staff helped me book a doctors appointment right away, they were very helpful. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save up as much money as you can before you go abroad, you will spend a few thousand dollars while you are there. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | How much money I would actually spend and that London is a very safe place to live. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
