An incredible experience that cannot be taught or replaced by any class!! Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 09/05/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more independent and go outside of my comfort zone. There are so many different kinds of people and cultures in the world. We need to broaden our horizons and learn more about the world around us. It was absolutely worthwhile!

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 academic rigor was not as hard compared to Clark, but it was definitely appropriate for a study abroad program! This allowed you more time to travel and explore London more.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was very satisfied. I lived in Russel Square, so it was central London and close to everything. It was about a half hour from CAPA, but the neighborhood was very nice and it was an easy travel point to almost anywhere.

* Food:

The Indian food was amazing! Be sure to get that when you go to London. And, of course, get fish n chips and pasties (spelling?)

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Obviously, if you're only there for about 3.5 months, then you may not consider yourself a Londonder, but I thought I became as integrated as I could have been.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

I felt very safe in my neighborhood as well as using the Tube and buses elsewhere. Many of the main streets also have signs on the sidewalk that have helpful maps and show where you are on it.

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)

It was very easy because Clark's stipend was 75 pounds. Of course, this is essentially your own money anyways.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 30 pounds?
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you live in a flat, split groceries with your flat-mates and share the cooking duties!

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling to other countries
  • Exploring London
  • My internship
* What could be improved?
  • The Learning Through Internships class
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about England's history and culture. They knew more about American history and politics than I did! It's usually good to show an interest in a culture other than your own.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

20 and 21st Century Art History

Course Department: Art History
Instructor: Liz Mundle
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was a fantastic class which allowed the students not only to get a basic overview of art history, but discuss and actually visit the artwork being studied. Highly recommended!
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