An eyeopening experience in London Past Review
By Jacqueline L (Business, Hollins University) for
Hollins University: London - Hollins in London
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. |
The teaching style is somewhat similar to Hollins classes system. The teachers are very helpful inside and outside classroom. I wish our classes were not in a dorm's common room. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I think the London program director is willing to listen and help with the students with classes or personal issues. I think though the classes are limited to only to Hollins students. During the spring term in London, a lot of students didn't really get to know any local British students to really learn about the local culture. I love the classes and the teaching style. However, the classroom is the dormitory's common room which is not what I expected. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed with a host family but things did not work out. With the help of the program director, I moved to a private student dorm in London which is at a great location and easy to get to classes. |
* Food: |
I usually went out for lunch and dinner so I get to try many international food. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I love the little trips that the school arranged but we went to lots of history landmarks. However, as I mentioned above, lots of students didn't get to know anyone outside the Hollins London classroom because the classes are limited to Hollins students. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* 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
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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