Arcadia Summer in London evaluation September 09, 2026

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/31/2026 to 07/17/2026 with

Arcadia: London - London Internship Program Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned to be more independent and more aware of my spending habits, as well as what activities and things are worth spending time and money on.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Friends
  • Internship
  • Orientation week
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Financing transportation
  • Housing location (too far up on the hill, would be nice to have given us a shuttle option or financed for bus or some alternative)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save up more money beforehand, London is quite expensive, and eating out is fun