I LOVED interstudy! I couldntve chosen a better program. Past Review
By Jaclyn H (Marketing, Columbia College Chicago) for
ISA Study Abroad in London, England
Yes! I would reccommend studying abroad to any college student, it is truly a once in a lifetime oppourtunity.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Wasnt a huge fan of going to school there, the teaching methods were awful. Maybe im just too used to the american system though where teachers actually help you understand the material |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved my administration! So much fun and so helpful, really fun to be around and get to know. But still left us independant enough to explore the country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
A really great place to live |
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We had to cook on our own. If you are in london, be careful when you eat out! I wouldve liked a meal plan |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My program arranged a great trip to ireland. I loved traveling around the countryside! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Very safe! As long as you are smart it is good. My program gave us tips and helped us if we needed it. We had to email them when we were leaving the country. Because they are one-on-one, they cared about our overall saftey. |
| 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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Language
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Interstudy took care or everything i needed or forgot about. The staff was super awesome and always avalible to help, but left you independant enough to explore and do your own thing. Where as alot of other programs will "babysit" you when you are abroad and force you to stay with a group, I was able to be immersed in the culture and school all while having a great support system if needed. |
