Singlehandedly the best decision I have made since deciding to attend college Past Review

By (Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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.

* 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?

* Safety:

never really felt my safety was compromised.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

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.