Londontown: The craziest time of my life, filled with fashion, fun, and adventures Past Review
By Anissa M (Integrated Marketing Communications, Ithaca College) for
Ithaca College: London - Ithaca College London Center
ABSOLUTELY. It was my first real experience working in PR and fashion and I found out that I adore everything about it. I learned alot about myself and I was forced to decide the kind of girl I want to be. Plus, British accents rock.
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. |
The work in London really wasn't that hard. I took Drama & The London Theater, British Youth Culture, and Sport Marketing. Since I'm not interested in sports (at all) sport marketing was my most difficult class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
So many amazing people at the London Center, loved them all! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Loved my flat, 3-8 Porchester Gate. Perfect location, a little expensive but so worth it |
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I make excellent food, so it was all good |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
While abroad I went to Greece, Spain, Italy, Scotland, France... all fantastic. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe the whole time. ICLC does a good job of preparing you for the worst and letting you know what you can do if something does happen |
| 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? | I spent SO MUCH MONEY. I shopped alot. Topshop is fantastic. I probably spent around 40 pounds a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Clothing, and extra stuff(clubs, nightlife) |
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? | Don't be afraid to branch out and meet people. How many times in your life are you going to be abroad?! Just go nuts and do everything, try everything, see everything. Regret is so last semester :) |
