CIEE London October 19, 2022
By Zoie S (Public Health, Western Washington University) - abroad from 02/14/2022 to 03/27/2022 with
CIEE: London - Open Campus Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to gain a better understanding of what it is like to live in a big city abroad, and in general
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had trouble with my first roommate and was able to get switched out into a single room the day after I brought it up to CIEE |
* Food: |
very vegetarian friendly |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I went to the doctor twice and the CIEE staff were very helpful when trying to find a doctor and getting the travel insurance forms. |
* Safety: |
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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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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how accommodating and kind the staff are, also to reach out to them if you ever need help or support |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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