London was very expensive, but I had a good time. Past Review
By A student (Integrated Marketing Communications, Ithaca College) - abroad from 01/10/2012 to 04/30/2012 with
Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center
Yes very worthwhile. Just the experience of living abroad on your own was worth it. I travelled a lot as well so that was a huge benefit.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I love all the London Center administrative staff! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I really liked living in my own flat not associated with the college. |
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I cooked for myself, so yes I liked the food. |
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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? |
I got mono the first week I was in London, and the health care we had to sign up for was very helpful. I saw a doctor right away without any hassle. |
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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) |
London is VERY expensive. But, I knew that going in. |
| * 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? | Spent about 30-40 pounds a week, plus travel expenses and personal items. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't go out and buy drinks a lot. You can waste a lot of money going out at night. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That London really isn't that different and that British people really aren't that nice. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Sports Marketing |
| Course Department: | MKTG |
| Instructor: | Professor Gordon |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was very poor. Professor expected a lot after no explanation of assignments.This course really made me dislike going to the London Center. I hope after all of the horrible reviews I know this professor got that she is not asked back. |
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