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CAPA LONDON: Best 3 months of my life so far!
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:
Kimmy D. (Broadcast Journalism, Arizona State University) on April 16, 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? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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great staff. |
| * Housing: |
i loved my apartment |
| * Food: |
brick lane for a curry dinner! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
stonehenge was the best! I loved the field trips my pop culture class took us on |
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| * Safety: |
i felt very safe all of the time. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Arizona State University 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | You have to go into the experience with an open mind and in the mood to do anything. Don't waste a single second locked up in your apartment. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | This experience has opened my eyes to a whole new world. I love the way Europeans live and I plan to try and live in London after I graduate. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Living Theatre London |
| Course Department: | THR200 |
| Instructor: | Ruth |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | we saw 6 plays which were so much fun! |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no |