London: Not Life Changing But Glad I Went Past Review
By Janie T (English Literature (British and Commonwealth)., Harvard University) for
University of Virginia: London - Culture of London: Past and Present Summer Program
Yes! I really enjoyed experiencing England as an English major.
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. |
The workload was pretty chill. The teachers were fantastic. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very knowledgeable and accessible. The teachers seemed to really care about the students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was okay (provided in the dining hall in the dorm) but sometimes not the greatest quality. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We had a day trip to Cambridge which was really enjoyable! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe and didn't have any health issues thankfully. |
| 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? | There were just a lot of weekend trips that were optional but would add up if you wanted to go on them. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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