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London: Counting the Days Until I Go Back
CAPA International Education: London Study or Intern Abroad
Program Information
Experience one of the world’s great cities—a bustling metropolis where history and culture surround you. Students will analyze and explore London through coursework, internships, service learning, and cultural activities. These integrated elements give participants an opportunity to understand and experience ... More
| Provider: | CAPA International Education |
| Location(s): | London, The United Kingdom |
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| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Katie W. (Marketing, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford) on February 24, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-09-01 |
| * End Date: | 2010-12-11 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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Everyone at CAPA is fantastic. They are very knowledgable about the programs and the internships. They will answer any questions from travel, to healthcare, even to where you can get a cheap lunch. |
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The housing is great. Unlike some other programs you are located in the heart of London making transportation within the city a breeze. |
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We went to Bath and Stonehedge for a day which was nice because I probably wouldn't have gone there had CAPA not taken us. |
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London is such a safe city. Coming from New York City I'm use to city living but I felt really safe. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of Pittsburgh - Bradford 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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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? | Please chose CAPA if you are going to London. They are one of the most amazing and comprehensive programs out there. I know students who had to find their own housing or set their own schedules but not with CAPA. Everything is included and the staff will help you with anything. Also, the internship program is one of the best and they find really big-name corporations for you to work at and they will find an internship for people in any field. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I learn so much about the world and myself while I was in London. I had the chance to be on my own and see what it was like to function as an adult. I also got to travel to amazing countries and meet diverse people from all over the world. It was truly life changing and I would do it again in a heart beat |