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An Amazing Time in London with CAPA

A Study Abroad Program Review of CAPA International Education: London - CAPA in London

Submitted by Kylie_1604 (Communication,female) on February 28th, 2011

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Start Date:

Sep 1, 2010

End Date:

Dec 11, 2010

International exposure prior to program?

0-2 weeks

Academics Overall

**Overall educational experience:

Course

**Course Title:

Post-War Popular Culture

**Course Department and Number:

ENG 395

**Instructor:

Mo (John) Dodson

**Language of Instruction:

English

**Please comment on the course:

This course was great because Professor Dodson used London as part of the classroom. Almost every class session we met at a different place in London. We visited the Wallace Collection, the British Museum, Hyde Park, Regents Park, Camden, the National Portrait Gallery, Covent Garden, the list could go on and on. He also gave great suggestions for us to visit outside of class. As an American trying to experience as much of London as possible this class was an awesome choice,

**Please rate the course overall:

**Did you have any credit transfer issues upon return to your home institution? If so, what would you suggest to other students?

The credits transfered easily.

Course

**Course Title:

Ethical Issues in British Media

**Course Department and Number:

BRC 395

**Instructor:

Bevan Jones

**Language of Instruction:

English

**Please comment on the course:

Media Ethics was my second course taught by Professor Jones and he did a great job with both of them. We had open forums in class discussing ethical issues in British media, especially print media. The issues were fascinating and we also got to go on a field trip to the ethical regulatory body for newspapers in the UK.

**Please rate the course overall:

**Did you have any credit transfer issues upon return to your home institution? If so, what would you suggest to other students?

Nope, this class transferred easily too.

Course

**Course Title:

London Through Internships

**Course Department and Number:

GST 303

**Instructor:

Liz Mundle

**Language of Instruction:

English

**Please comment on the course:

While the internships were helpful and interesting I did not feel that the class was helpful at all. Professor Mundle was very nice but the class was repetitive and did not focus so much on learning through internships as learning about social issues in London. We were not encouraged to talk about our internships so much but instead to address London's diversity and the growing gap between the rich and the poor. The class did not enhance my internship experience.

**Please rate the course overall:

**Did you have any credit transfer issues upon return to your home institution? If so, what would you suggest to other students?

It did transfer easily.

Course

**Course Title:

British Broadcasting

**Course Department and Number:

BRC 390

**Instructor:

Bevan Jones

**Language of Instruction:

English

**Please comment on the course:

I loved the British Broadcasting course! Professor Jones was knowledgeable, and hilarious. We got to visit the BBC as part of the course and we watched several British television shows like the Office, Skins, Our Neighbors to the North, as well as plenty of documentaries. I definitely had a greater understanding of British popular culture because of this course.

**Please rate the course overall:

**Did you have any credit transfer issues upon return to your home institution? If so, what would you suggest to other students?

My credits transfered easily.

Host Country Program Administration Overall

**On-site administration of your program:

**Please explain the program's strengths and weaknesses:

All the staff I encountered at the CAPA London Center were extremely helpful. Whether I was trying to find out what line to take on the tube or how to do my assignments, everyone there was great. The support system for students is fantastic. The student advisors and the internship advisors truly care about the students and try to make sure their experience in London is the best that it can be.

Housing Overall

Living arrangements? (all that apply):

Apartment

Who did you live with?

Americans

**Housing satisfaction:

**Comment:

The housing was pretty good overall but there were a few issues with our flat. Our heat was out for a while which was a hassle and our shower did not always work very well. It was great to have pots, pans, plates, and utensils provided and the rooms themselves were comfortable. The maid service we had was superb.

Food Overall

**Food satisfaction:

**Comment:

The food is as good as you make it. I loved cooking for myself and it was great that the grocery store was so close.

Safety and Health Overall

**How well were health issues addressed through your program?

**Safety:

**Comment:

London is extremely safe and all the staff will give you advice to make sure that you stay safe while in the UK. The CAPA emergency was answered promptly when I needed it and the help I got was great.

Money Overall

**How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

General Assessment Overall

Review Title:

An Amazing Time in London with CAPA

**Words of wisdom:

When looking for a program to choose I would definitely say to look at what is included in your program costs. While CAPA is somewhat expensive, the amenities included are totally worth it. The stipend of 40 pounds I received every Monday was a God-send, the Oyster Card provided was fantastic, plus the trips and cultural events included were pretty amazing. My experience was incredible with CAPA.

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

Yes

**Overall satisfaction with your study abroad experience:

**Was your study abroad experience worthwhile?

My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. As cliche as it sounds, I learned so much about myself and I think I am a better stronger person because of my experiences in Europe. After my semester abroad and working with my home international education office I think I am going to try and work with Higher Ed. international education after graduation. Now I want to travel even more and see as much of the world as I can!

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An Amazing Time in London with CAPA

A Study Abroad Program Review of CAPA International Education: London - CAPA in London

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