London: Plays, Protests, and Fish+Chips Oh My! Past Review
By Mara-Jewel B (Psychology/English with a concentration in creative writing, Hollins University) for
Hollins University: London - Hollins in London
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Sara's amazing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Don't be lazy, walk around and compare options, there are small cheap places all over London, particularly in the Goodge street area in central London. |
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* 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? |
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| * Safety: |
No issues. |
| 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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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? | GET OUT OF THE HOLLINS CIRCLE. Don't wait for London culture come to you, grab it by the horns. Several girls did not try to explore and then complained about not feeling like they were immersed in the culture. You actually have to try. |
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