A great time abroad, with a few inconveniences and a bit expensive. Past Review
By A student (History and International and Global Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/11/2013 to 04/27/2013 with
Boston University: London - London Internship Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained great work experience and knowledge about England and London specifically. I learned how to get along in a foreign country.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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 |
The administration was sometimes inaccessible or confusing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The room was pretty small and the kitchen was not great. |
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I cooked my own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt immersed in my internship but not before that. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
BU was not helpful. I had to fend for myself when I was sick. |
| * Safety: |
The area is great. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 30 pounds on food and 30-40 on other expenses |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Investigate how much things will cost well in advance. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive everything was really going to be! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
History of Popular Culture |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Kathryn LaMontagne and Michael Peplar |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was challenging and really informational. At the same time, I loved learning the material and felt like I was immersed in every class. |
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