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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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| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Tara M. (English/ Creative Writing, Providence College) on January 09, 2012
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-09-04 |
| * End Date: | 2011-12-17 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The main grade came with a final paper and final exam. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The day trips they planned were very nice, it was great to take advantage of their deals. The administration was available, if somewhat confusing at times. |
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The neighborhood was lovely, the building so-so. |
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No food service was available. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Stonehenge was very fun to see. |
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I felt very safe, and they go to great lengths to make you feel so. |
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How well did Providence College prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Laundry. |
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A Look Back
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| * 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? | 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. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Absolutely, I can't imagine going through four years of college without having this experience. It was amazing. |
Individual Course Reviews
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British Television |
| Course Department: | FT318 |
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| Comments: | This was a very interesting course and helped me understand the culture better. |
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