Best experience of my life! Past Review
By Emma P (Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst) - abroad from 01/09/2013 to 04/30/2013 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The four months that I lived, worked, and studied in London were some of the best and most rewarding experiences of my life. The friendships I made were first and foremost what I feel most lucky to have gained, but also to have had the opportunity to work in my field in another country was an opportunity of a lifetime. I was able to work with professionals in my field of interest and actually apply knowledge I learned in college. I feel as though my studies and work in London have truly prepared me for a future in my profession. When you are placed into a completely new environment, you are truly tested to see how you will respond. Your new surroundings can affect your life either in a positive or negative way but I felt only a positive influence from my time in London. The experience made me feel braver and stronger living on my own, and gave me the courage that I can do anything I strive to do in life. I truly feel blessed and thankful for the opportunity of studying, working, and living in London. I traveled extensively through Europe and created memories that will last a lifetime. I was so sad to see it come to an end, but I keep remembering how much knowledge and wisdom I gained from my experience and how that will stay with me always.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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Finances
* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save as much as you can so are able to do more! |
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? | I wish I studied abroad for a whole year instead of just a semester! |
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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