Cambrige and London Past Review

By (Business Honors / Supply Chain, The University of Texas at Austin) for

University of Texas - Austin: Cambridge - Music Maymester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can't wait to go back.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

While this course was a Music Maymester, we were exposed to several areas including British history, architecture religious and otherwise, art and art history, theatre, and religious studies in addition to music.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I only give this section 5 globes of 5 because my host family in Cambridge treated me like family, going above and beyond what they were required to do for my roommate and I. This really enhanced my overall experience in Cambridge. Where as my host, really boarder, in London was unacceptable. We were treated like children and the location was inconvenient to our daily activities.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take only one partially full checked bag, even if you are allowed two you will be charged on the return flight for the second. Buying food from M+S or Tesco is cheaper than eating out at a restaurant or pub.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans