Study Abroad London Past Review
By Alex N (European History, Washington & Lee University) for
Hollins University: London - Summer Internship
Study abroad is worthwhile, CAPA was not.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The CAPA class was a complete joke. The professor was obviously half-assing it the whole time, he even left for half the program. More than half of our class just didn't show up because the class was so worthless. However, the Contemporary Britain class was really great. I didn't really think it was academically rigorous but the professor was cool and we had fun talking with him. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My internship in London was terrible and I when I tried to switch to a different one I was met with condescending and patronizing CAPA staff who did not take my concerns seriously at first. They eventually switched me but I wasted half of my time there arguing with the people at CAPA or walking my boss' dog at my internship. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Chelsea Cloisters is pretty cool. Its in a great part of town and close to everything. |
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Sometimes I didn't feel safe but that's just part of living in a big city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I do not recommend CAPA. If you want to study abroad in London find the internship yourself, or find another program. |
