London: Counting the Days Until I Go Back Past Review
By Katie W (Marketing, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England
I learn so much about the world and myself while I was in London. I had the chance to be on my own and see what it was like to function as an adult. I also got to travel to amazing countries and meet diverse people from all over the world. It was truly life changing and I would do it again in a heart beat
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
Everyone at CAPA is fantastic. They are very knowledgable about the programs and the internships. They will answer any questions from travel, to healthcare, even to where you can get a cheap lunch. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing is great. Unlike some other programs you are located in the heart of London making transportation within the city a breeze. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to Bath and Stonehedge for a day which was nice because I probably wouldn't have gone there had CAPA not taken us. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
London is such a safe city. Coming from New York City I'm use to city living but I felt really safe. |
| 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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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Please chose CAPA if you are going to London. They are one of the most amazing and comprehensive programs out there. I know students who had to find their own housing or set their own schedules but not with CAPA. Everything is included and the staff will help you with anything. Also, the internship program is one of the best and they find really big-name corporations for you to work at and they will find an internship for people in any field. |
