Everything was great expect for the classes. Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/11/2018 to 04/27/2018 with

Boston University: London - London Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I had a lot of fun traveling and learned a lot at my internship.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were not difficult but we not interesting or engaging.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful and responsive administration.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The location was great and the conditions were adequate except the laundry system was broken about half of the time.

* Food:

No food was provided by the program.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The classes were not with locals but the internship was.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We all had insurance and easy access to healthcare.

* Safety:

I felt safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

London is expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My roommates
  • Travelling
  • Internship
* What could be improved?
  • Classes
  • Laundry system
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt well prepared.