Study Abroad Program Reviews of Boston University: London - London Internship Program

Tara11

01/09/12

London Internship helped me see my career goals.

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I loved the internship program, I now have real experience in my field. I now can't wait to be done with school and continue working in my field because of it. view full review

JonL

09/04/11

London: So much to do in so little time

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If you're a driven individual who feels they get a lot outside of the classroom especially through internships this program is the perfect opportunity to study, work, and live in a completely different environment. view full review

Administrator

06/21/11

London - The best four months of my life!

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You have to be academically and professionally driven and ready for a very fast paced and expensive life style. But it will all be worth it if you are the type of person that thrives in a fast moving environment with like-minded people! view full review

RK

01/30/12

Studying and Interning in London

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Boston University does as much as it can to make the transition from an American education system to a British one. The professors understand we are Americans so they always very willing to him. British professors treat students more as independent adults. They do not remind the class to study for an exam. Students have to take more responsibility of their studies. view full review

Katie93

01/25/12

Four of the Best Months of my Life - London Study Abroad

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Yes, i am more confident and I gained personal and professional experience from my study abroad. I also grew academically and living somewhere else for four months as a student is a once in a lifetime opportunity every student should take advantage of. view full review

lael1

01/24/12

London Internship

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Great. view full review

Christina_9285

01/14/12

London: A Life Changing Experience

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My advice to a student studying abroad in London would be to take advantage of everything around you. London has much to offer and much to see, and one can easily get caught up in it all. It's easy to go crazy and spend a ton of money, but London can also be done on a budget. I had a wonderful time and an amazing experience. To those of you in an internship program: do not... view full review

Jorge Lucas

01/13/12

I never wanted to leave London.

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My English professors were far more "hands-off" than my American professors. This means that knowing the material was left completely up to us. They did not hold our hands throughout the course with homework and study guides, but rather expected us to know the information for the final exams. In the US, American professors seem far more invested in making sure that the stu... view full review

Jonathon Smith

01/11/12

Working and Studying in London, the Time of my life

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This program is designed for every type of student. It helps to be outgoing, but if you are studying abroad then you must already be an out going individual. I cannot say enough good things, it was the best semester of college by far. view full review

Jennifer5

01/09/12

London:Experience of a Lifetime

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The student did as much work as they wanted to. The teachers were not pushing the sstudents to do the assigned reading. There were no critia sheets for assignments. There was a brief discription of what needed to be completed for the assignment and the student had to decide what they needed to do in order to get an A. view full review

Tara11

01/09/12

London Internship helped me see my career goals.

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I loved the internship program, I now have real experience in my field. I now can't wait to be done with school and continue working in my field because of it. view full review

Brendan_4582

01/09/12

London opened my eyes to the world and myself

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the workload was much easier, which allowed us to experience London and other cites within Europe. Grading and teaching was relatively similar with a strong focus on the use of power points. view full review

Kristen Schnaus

11/02/11

London internship: Life Changing

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A driven student who wants to have a real work experience along with a cultural immersion should do this program view full review

Katherine Penland

11/02/11

Boston London University: Amazing!

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The Boston University's London Internship Program was easier academically than Trinity. The workload was lighter and the grading system was the same. I enjoyed that in my classes we were able to go to museums and on architectural filed trips everyday-- (but that had to do with the location). view full review

MD1

08/18/11

Love and Hate: Beautiful City vs. Challenging Classmates

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Do it. Do the internship. Hang out with fellow employees. Just don't waste your time trying to make BU friends. Go a loner, leave a loner with a bunch of friends you can stay with next time you're in London. view full review

Caroline Brown

07/01/11

Keep Calm and...

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My closest friends at school did study abroad like I did and I cannot wait to get back to PC so we can all share in our amazing experiences and adventures. Not only is study abroad a great thing for you to do to learn more about yourself as an individual, but the opportunity to build your resume. view full review

Jessica Denayer

05/19/11

London: Wishing I Could Go Back Again!

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Absolutely. People say that you will always have your friends from college, but I feel that way about study abroad. I met some of the most interesting people and made some of my greatest friendships. view full review

khardgro

05/17/11

London Life

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Yes, grew socially and gained desire to pursue further education abroad view full review

Emily_8875

05/12/11

BU London Internship forced me to enter the real world and become independent.

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I became much more independent and much more open to different ways of thinking. I have never been in a non-religious school, so the BU london was a first for me. I could definitely see the difference in behavior. My cultural awareness was greatly increased because i had an internship. This is the best way to learn about a culture- not through a museum, but the actual work... view full review

Katie22

05/10/11

London: The Experience of a Lifetime

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Never did I think I was going to be exposed to so many different cultures, race, backgrounds, values or personalities. I had some of the craziest yet best experiences of my life- experiences I would have never gotten had I stayed at PC this spring. I was too cooped up in the college bubble- so ignorant to world issues and the importance of understanding new cultures and pe... view full review

Mary_7229

04/26/11

London Internship Programme: putting post-grad into focus

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It was invaluable! Studying and interning abroad has taught me so much about the contemporary art world, and really focused my post-graduate plans! view full review

JEB1

04/05/11

London: So Close yet so Far Out

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All my life, I had been taught that everything is becoming globalized. After studying and working abroad, I now know what that really means. view full review

Leah L

08/31/10

Studying abroad in London was amazing!

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My study abroad experience was fantastic. I learned so much about myself and the European culture. I was able to travel while studying and see as much of the city as I desired. I have since been back to London two times and can't get enough. I would love to study abroad again in the future. view full review

Michael2

08/30/10

London Semester Abroad - Best Semester at College!

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Speaking about my study abroad experience puts a smile on my face as it brings back so many good memories and fun times. I went to London knowing nobody and was forced to step outside my comfort zone by making new friends and trying different things. My internship in London played a significant role in my future plans as it helped build my resume and enabled me to be o... view full review

John Q

08/17/10

London: Life changing event

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The study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. Even though I missed home and and my college I was able to experience so much more than I ever anticipated at a very young age. view full review

Thania

08/09/10

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yes! view full review

Ryan4

07/26/10

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I gained a great deal of worldwide banking experience. view full review

Ryan4

07/26/10

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I gained a great deal of worldwide banking experience. view full review

amathieu

07/15/10

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If I had to do it all over again I would do it in just the same way. The BU London Internship Program has allowed me to experience things that I never would have had the opportunity to do in the US. The experiences that I had in London have helped me to better focus my future plans and understand what is important to me in my future academic pursuits. view full review

Allison Pelle

07/13/10

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was limited by internship, class structure was limiting, not long enough of a program view full review

Allison McDonough

06/16/10

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The classes were easy, which is great considering that you really want to use your free time to travel, not do homework. I loved my two elective classes, but I thought my core PR class was a waste of time (learned nothing, lots of time listening to professor have personal one-on-one discussions with other girls in the class), and I still don't agree with the fact that you ... view full review

Stephanie17

06/16/10

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Yes!! I loved the program because I was able to work in London and feel what it would be like if I actually did live there. view full review

londongirl

06/12/10

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It was more challenging and faster than I thought it would be but the teachers were accomadating and understood you were there for the whole abroad experience. Definitely learned a lot of new things. view full review

Jess87

02/22/10

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The program was amazing!! The classes were great and internship was a great, worthwhile experience. They really cater to your specific needs and wants to find each student his/her perfect internship. It is easy to travel all over Europe, so take advantage of it! The only issue is money...which can be avoided if you learn to cook! :) view full review

Kellee

02/13/10

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My experience was very worthwhile. I realize how America is viewed worldly. I can manage my way around a city all by myself. I gained more independence. I was able to experience with other American students who were in the same situation as myself. I returned home a more self-confidence, knowledgeable, less-ignorant, and more open to change and challenge person. I... view full review

Keely

01/26/10

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I feel like I just have a better understanding about life. I was always independent, but I feel like I can take on anything now. I can't describe it, but something is different now. At first I thought my friends and family had changed, but I think it is me. I would not trade the experience for the anything. view full review

SEAN

06/11/09

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This was by far the best experience of my life. I learned a lot in the classroom but i definitely learned a lot more simply by experiencing London on a day-to-day basis and all the other major cities and countries i visited while I was in Europe. I enjoyed learning about myself, different cultures, and global business while in Europe view full review

FulhamFan

08/30/08

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My experience was definitely worthwhile, though I felt a little shortchanged on the academic side; I'd have liked more focused teaching from the professors, and more discussion of the material rather than so much independent study; it almost felt as if we were required to do so much on our own time because the professors just didn't want to spend so much time in the classr... view full review

Digitized review by Wellesley

Working in London was an amazing opportunity.

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