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Boston University: London - London Internship Program

Program Information

The London Internship Program offers a semester of study and work in England’s exciting capital city. This program combines a professional internship with coursework that examines a particular academic area in the context of Great Britain’s history, culture and society, and its role in modern Europe. Courses i... More

Provider: Boston University
Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
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Review By:

Katherine P. (Art History, Trinity University) on November 02, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-01-08
* End Date: 2011-04-24
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

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).

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My expectations were met-- it was a great program.

* Housing:

* Food:

no

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

trips to museums and trip to Belgium!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very safe-- didn't have any issues-- and never felt unsafe where I lived.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did Trinity University 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? laundry costs-- laundry and dry cleaning were really expensive!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • location
  • friendships
  • classes
* What could be improved?
  • more interaction with locals
  • extending the length of the program
  • internship hours
* 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 interested in internship experience abroad and someone who is interested in British history and culture.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? YES