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Singlehandedly the best decision I have made since deciding to attend college
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:
Catherine L. (Economics, UMass - Amherst) on March 08, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-09-01 |
| * End Date: | 2010-12-10 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very helpful and informative when seeking information about traveling around the city and places to explore |
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everything was functioning and maintenance arrived in a timely manner when necessary |
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I personally found the food quite bland, but I had a kitchen in my flat so it worked out fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The panorama "Jack and the Beanstalk" was a new, different type of theatre that I had never heard or see before. It was interesting to experience it during the time that it was offered (the holiday season). |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
never really felt my safety was compromised. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did UMass - Amherst 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? | If you are ready for something new and not afraid to try anything, this could be the answer. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Gained a lifestyle. |