Study Abroad in London Was Great Past Review
By Jacob F (Political Science, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
Yes, I learned a lot about British culture.
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. |
The classes were great. It was helpful to have teachers that had experience in the field that they were teaching. There were plenty of field studies which gave you a first hand experience to the material |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff were very friendly and helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
There was a stipend for groceries each week which was a big help for budgeting your money. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program had set up a couple of fun trips in the beginning and great events through out the semester |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
London was much safer than I had imagined it would be. |
| 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) |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It has a healthy balance of studying and opportunity to travel. |
