"London: Expensive, Yet Rewarding" Past Review
By Kevin M (Journalism., Ithaca College) for
Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center
I gained a knowledge of sports culture from across the pond. I learned that the grading system leaves a lot more up to the students as far as creativity, but to get an A you have to go above and beyond the requirements.
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. |
Expectations for assignments were not as clear as the home campus. I enjoyed the mix of classroom experiences and field trips. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The library and computer rooms were very small. The kitchen did not have proper utensils to eat with. The administration was always there to help with any questions or concerns. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We did not have a dryer, but we definitely got our money's worth. Our landlords were very accommodating. |
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Eat at home mostly because it saves money. Do most of your shopping at Tesco's if you can. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip to Scotland was my favorite. They should have gone to Liverpool like they were originally supposed to. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat most of your meals at home and pack your lunches |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A student interested in art museums and sports. The free museums are excellent. Most of the ones that cost money have student discounts as well. |
