London: Life Changing Past Review
By Nicole S (Communication and Media Studies., Tulane University) for
INSTEP: London - Institute of Economic and Political Studies
Yes!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | I was not. |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a wonderful experience with each of my professors and classes! |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was overall wonderful! I wish there were more students from other schools in America and in London. In addition, I wish we had a larger use of a school library and computer access. |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with my friends from home in between both schools that we had been attending. |
| * Food: |
Students should experience and try many different types of food and go beyond their comfort zone. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All of the trips I took were with my friends from out of the program. INSTEP did not organize any trips. |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe, yet I would make sure you know of a good doctor just in case before you get there. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
|
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) |
|
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about 500 dollars a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would say try to budget as much as you can. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | The highest level seemed to be at a 600 level parallel to Tulane. |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Live every day and explore as much as you can. It goes by faster than you know it! |
