Past Review
By Kelley C (Government: International Relations, Clark University) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
It was worth while, it helped me on my path towards a career.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
What was disappointing was that the courses were composed of students only from US universities. I would have preferred to have had classes with UK students, for that would have provided a better understanding of British culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
FIE taught good courses, but I did not like being with the American students. It took away from the being abroad experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location was wonderful I am very grateful for having had the privileged of staying there. However, the Housing provider took a long time to respond to maintenance requests. |
| * Food: |
We bought and cooked our own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
would have has a better experience in UK classes. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Health was delt with by our own means and pocket. I felt safe in London. |
| 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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
No Foreign Language. |
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of every opportunity there. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Britain in Europe |
| Course Department: | International Relations: |
| Instructor: | Frank Brouwer |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Discussed Britain's relationship with Europe, and if Britain is an awkward partner with the EU. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I do not know. |
| Course Name/Rating: |
British Politics |
| Course Department: | Political Science |
| Instructor: | DR. T Bradshaw |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | An introduction course on British Politics |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I do not know. |
| Course Name/Rating: |
British History from 1815-Now |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Declan OReilly |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Overview of modern British History |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I do not know |
