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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:

Kari H. (Public and Community Service/ Political Science, Providence College) on May 17, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-01-08
* End Date: 2011-04-23
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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

always felt safe

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did Providence College 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? Nothing was unanticipated, high conversion rate

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

* 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? Budget wisely but always try something new. Don't waste any time
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? Yes, grew socially and gained desire to pursue further education abroad