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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:

John W. (Politics, University of Puget Sound) on October 10, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-02-07
* End Date: 2011-05-13
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.

Not too much work, they'd prefer that you see the city than spend all your time studying. My classes were mostly discussion-based.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was a little small, but all of the staff were incredibly kind and helpful.

* Housing:

* Food:

If you live with an English family, you probably won't enjoy the family dinners.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The program took us to several different locations throughout the UK, including Stonehenge, Salisbury and Edinborough. The program also makes it very easy to travel on your own during the weekend.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

They had a long discussion on security the first day. I never felt unsafe in London.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did University of Puget Sound prepare and support you for your time abroad?

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Program Director
* What could be improved?
  • The housing
* If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? Yes
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? Its always worthwhile to spend time in another country, even if its not too different from the U.S. From London it's really easy to get out and see Europe.