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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:
Stephanie P. (Cinema and Media Studies, Wellesley College) on June 16, 2010
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Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 1969-12-31 |
| * End Date: | 1969-12-31 |
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| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
They arranged great trips to all parts of the UK. |
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How well did Wellesley College prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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Finances
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent around 100 to 200 dollars. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The cost of traveling around the city. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
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A Look Back
| * 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? | 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. |
Individual Course Reviews
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British Television Studies |
| Course Department: | COM FT 318 |
| Instructor: | Dr Christine Fanthome |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I was fascinated by the insight into British television. |
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British Cinema and Society |
| Course Department: | COM FT 316 |
| Instructor: | Mo Dobson |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I really enjoyed analyzing British film. |
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British Film and TV since 1960 |
| Course Department: | COM FT316 |
| Instructor: | Dr Christine Fanthome |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | A very informative course. |
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