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AHA International: London - Humanities

Program Information

Building on a quarter-century of academic excellence, the AHA International Humanities program in the London Centre offers multi-disciplinary courses in the liberal arts and humanities. Each course places an important emphasis on experiential learning, transforming the entire city of London into your classroo... More

Provider: AHA International
Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
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Review By:

Lindsey L. (Journalism: Public Relations, University of Oregon) on July 07, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-04-04
* End Date: 2011-06-17
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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A Look Back

* If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? Yes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Someone who wants to learn every aspect of a culture: the people, politics, history, food, way of living, etc needs to go to London. I didn't expect to learn as much as I did.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? I learned that the UK is very different from USA, but still has similarities. I enjoyed London because it was easy to live about the country and learn all about the UK because I was able to see so many sites I had learned about my whole life. It also showed me a lot about Europe in general and how all the other countries work together. I have expanded my horizons and cultural awareness and studying abroad has made me want to explore other parts of the world. I did not expect that & I hope to return and work abroad one day.