If I could do it all over again I'd go through a British program. Past Review
By A student (Film/Video and Photographic Arts., Ithaca College) - abroad from 01/10/2012 to 04/30/2012 with
Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I love traveling and living abroad. This made it worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Never have I had such terrible professors as I did at the IC London Center. It was a complete waste of time and actually frowned upon intellectual discussion or critical thinking. This isn't due to a "cultural teaching difference," but rather due to ignorant, disinterested professors. |
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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $80+ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Avoid going out for food, especially while traveling beyond your host country. Buying food to cook in hostels is a great money saver! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | No matter what, you're going to spend a lot more money than you plan to. |
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