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London - The best four months of my life!

A Study Abroad Program Review For

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:

A student () on June 21, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-01-09
* End Date: 2011-04-23
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved my academic growth while abroad. Having an academic internship was key!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I found the program to be an amazing overall experience - keep up the good work!

* Housing:

The rooms were great and the location of all the dorms were perfect. Very safe and near to public transportation.

* Food:

The food was as good as you chose. You were responsible for all your own meals.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Just travel and sightsee as much as you possibly can!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The city was very safe and I did not have health issues over the course of my program.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did your 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live 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? You have to be academically and professionally driven and ready for a very fast paced and expensive life style. But it will all be worth it if you are the type of person that thrives in a fast moving environment with like-minded people!
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? My study abroad was amazingly worthwhile. I feel like I just want to keep traveling and I eventually want to live in London again after I graduate from college. I wish I had gone abroad for a full year!