PKP: A Pleasant King's Paradise Past Review
By Joseph S (Social Studies, Harvard University) for
University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I had a relaxing but intellectually stimulating summer--what I was looking for. I also got to travel in Europe a bit.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Quality of instruction very similar to US. Workload comparable. All in all, basically the same except the British system. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Too many Americans, disorganization were weaknesses. Strengths were quality of instruction etc. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Satisfied |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
They had fun fancy dinners |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I saw a sketchy guy in an alley near where I lived once call-cat a women. In fact, it was one guy on each side. But nothing happened, though that was sketchy. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The train to London is pricey |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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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