AHA London was.... kind of fun. Past Review
By Jack H (Mathematics, University of Portland) for
GEO: London -Study Abroad Programs in London
The housing situation was pretty terrible and the bars close at 12. The beer was pretty bad on the whole and if you did find a decent ale, it was served at room temperature. It was interesting to be a part of the London culture, but I'm pretty sure it's not a place for me. It also gave me a new appreciation for the States, especially the Northwest where you can have your own space and the IPA's are tasty and cold. My favorite part of London though was definitely the art galleries, namely the Tate Modern and Royal Academy of Art.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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I stayed an hour outside of central London with a host mom that didn't feed me four meals a week like I paid for. |
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My host mom was deaf and couldn't cook to save her life. I felt like I was just another source of income for her and her kids. |
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I didn't get the four meals a week that I paid for. And the food she did make was pretty awful. |
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No
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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