A great internship experience in London Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The greatest aspect of this program is the internship/work placement. The program directors have a wide selection of available businesses that ask for students. They work with you to find a position that you are interested in, whether it be your major or just an interest. The internship is M-Th the last six weeks of the program. It is a learning experience in itself in finding your way to work through the underground and train systems.

On-site administration of your program

They did a great job at placing all our group members at relevent internship locations. They also planned several day trips during the week to the theater, parks, or out to eat. Most weekends were free to travel around England or Europe. They provided a multitude of activities happening around the city each week, and were most always available for questions or advice. Very easy-going and fun!

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was in a 1 bed room. It has a sink and a wardrobe with hangers inside. There are 2 restrooms and a shower room on each floor. All rooms have a window. They have wireless internet and will set up each computer to the network, you can wireless print downstairs. Its only a 4 story building, so the stairs are not bad, the elevator is small,(normal in most small hotels in Europe). There is a lounge downstairs too with resources to assist in making travel plans, and movies to rent/borrow. The laundry is cheaper for students than other guests with the purchase of tokens at the front desk. <br /><br /> Location is great! Very safe. There was construction right behind the hotel, starting at 7 in the morning, but only bothered a few rooms. There is always hot water, and good pressure. However,one of the students got bedbugs the last week of the program.

Its the same basic continental breakfast each morning, but helps. Most times you can sneak a muffin or fruit for a lunch break at work. The food that we bought was similar to the US, not as large a selection, lots of sandwiches or fast food. The prices were similar, exp a pizza - $8-12 or 8-12 pounds, the exchange rate is what makes things more expensive.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Get out and about the host city as much as possible. There are sooo many free things to do/see in London. Don't leave England every weekend either. There are other great locations around England that could be made into a day trip. Although this program is in the summer, a beach is a beach, get out and embrace the different cultures

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

H1N1 was going around during my time abroad, however, there are drugstrores (Boots) around the city, as well as a walk-in clinic a block from Vandon House. I didnt have to take any medications while abroad, and always felt safe. Keep you wallet in your front pocket. Don't make a scene, or act stupidly. Always have someone halfway sober to help the GROUP home.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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