London: it's what you make it. Past Review
By Ellen R (Journalism, Drake University) for
Central College Abroad: Study Abroad in London
I plan on going back after graduation, because I am truly in love with their culture and their appreciation for good journalism.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | London Metropolitan University, Birkbeck College |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I never felt stressed over the workload and I only had to write two papers. Overall it was a fairly easy experience in comparison to my workload here in the States. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administrators of my program in the UK were really good, however the other people in my program were very disrespectful and difficult to deal with. I think that took a little bit away from my administrators being able to do their jobs. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very safe neighborhood in central London. You did have to provide your own food but that became fairly easy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
When I was in London, I got to see the student protests, a protest against the BNP, and the Pope. It was incredible being so close to all of this political and social action in my own neighborhood. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
With CCTV, I never felt unsafe. You just have to be smart. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take out large amounts like $300 at once so you don't keep having currency exchange fees. |
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? | go out and seek adventure. don't sit waiting for it to find you. you are given a short amount of time in this wonderful city and country and you should see all that you can. |
