Home Away From Home Past Review
By A student (Communication Management and Design, Ithaca College) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 05/02/2012 with
Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center
I learned so much about myself, as well as learned about all different cultures. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I took classes mostly for culture and to experience London to the fullest. I recommend taking theatre and art classes because they get you out of the classroom. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone at the London Center was amazing! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was easy to find a great flat close to campus. |
| * Food: |
Food was expensive, but good |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated. I didn't want to leave. It took a few weeks to get to used to everything though. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Had to go to a doctor while I was there, it was expensive, but they re-embourse you! |
| * Safety: |
London was very safe. |
| 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) |
Everything was sooo expensive. |
| * 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? | Food about 30 pounds, traveling was what killed me-but worth it! |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget! And don't waste money going out partying every night. I partied once and week and was able to go to 8 countries! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | That I should have packed less- I brought way to much and it was a pain to travel! |
