Past Review
By lbucci (Political Science and Government., Providence College) for
Arcadia: London - London Internship Program
I gained more from the experience than I can put into words. Before I left, I talked to friends who studied abroad and all they could say were positive things. I am in a very similar situation. All I can say about studying abroad is: go, do it, I have never met anyone who regretted their experience.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | City University London; Parliamentary Internship |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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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 |
Arcadia staff seemed more concerned with the incoming Freshmen who were also in London but on a separate trip. The staff also seemed to blame Arcadia students for the failings of the professors, when most students made the same complaints. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
20 person flat. I lived in a room with two other girls. Very comfortable accomodations in Earls Court, London, SW10. Close to a tube station, and very nice overall. <br /><br /> Neighborhood was very safe, we enjoyed where we were very much. |
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I made my food myself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
For the most part, I feel like I made the social aspects of my program on my own time. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Though Ryanair and EZJet may seem like cheap airlines (and they are) make sure to take a later in the morning flight. I was stuck more than once taking a cab to a tube station to pay additional money to get to the airport. The cheaper airlines fly out of airports that are a significant distance from the center of London, so be careful. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The internship makes this program. I would not trade my internship experience for anything at this point in my life. |
