Singlehandedly the best decision I have made since deciding to attend college Past Review
By Catherine L (Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
Gained a lifestyle.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very helpful and informative when seeking information about traveling around the city and places to explore |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
everything was functioning and maintenance arrived in a timely manner when necessary |
* Food: |
I personally found the food quite bland, but I had a kitchen in my flat so it worked out fine. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The panorama "Jack and the Beanstalk" was a new, different type of theatre that I had never heard or see before. It was interesting to experience it during the time that it was offered (the holiday season). |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
never really felt my safety was compromised. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Other Program Information
* 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? | If you are ready for something new and not afraid to try anything, this could be the answer. |