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London Semester Abroad - Best Semester at College!
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:
Michael D. (Finance, Providence College) on August 30, 2010
Overall Rating
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| * Start Date: | 2010-01-09 |
| * End Date: | 2010-04-24 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I advise being smart with your money because you do not want to miss out on traveling or social programs that are truly once in a lifetime. I traveled most weekends and after the program was over I traveled for an additional week. I did incur some credit card debt but it was well worth seeing these beautiful countries and cities with my friends. |
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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? | Speaking about my study abroad experience puts a smile on my face as it brings back so many good memories and fun times. I went to London knowing nobody and was forced to step outside my comfort zone by making new friends and trying different things. My internship in London played a significant role in my future plans as it helped build my resume and enabled me to be offered a summer internship in New York City for a major bank. It was a stepping stone to an opportunity that I most likely would not have been presented had I not had that professional experience. I would recommend the experience of studying abroad and this program especially to those students who want to travel, make new friends, and have the best semester at college. |