An unforgettable journey! Already want to go back! Past Review
By John V (Broadcast Journalism., 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?
London and the UK in general isn't the stereotypically anti-social and stuffy place it's made out to be in the US. People were generally extremely friendly and hospitable.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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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? | $150/week |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Book flights/travel as early as possible! Shop at Sainsbury's and other discount stores. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Budget your finances in advance to last the entire term! |
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