London: I wish I met more people. I didn't go abroad to hang out with people from home. My mistake. Past Review
By talia s (IMC, Ithaca College) for
Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center
I'm glad I did it, but next time I'm looking for a more in depth experience.
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. |
I LOVED one class. The other two I am ambivalent about. One class simply did not spark my interest, but it was obvious the professor was passionate. My third class was not enjoyable at all. I didn't feel the teacher put effort into the class, and I never really knew what she was looking for. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I wish some of the teachers were better. I wish I was able to meet more people. My theater class was phenomenal- more teachers like MunnMunn need to exist. Finding an apartment was a blast. London is a great place to live. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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It's fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
London is an amazing city. No chance to meet people. I didn't LOVE the IC group, so I was essentially out of luck. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30 on food & however much I spent other wise depended on the week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at the cheaper grocery stores. Have fun! Don't skimp out on events just to save money. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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