Past Review
By jl1 (Policy Studies, French, Rice University) for
INSTEP: Cambridge - Institute of Economic and Political Studies
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. Whether it was the people, the university, the cultural aspect- all had given me new and more global perspectives.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Cambridge does indeed have an intellectually stimulating environment; courses were great- informative and quite practical (integrated with theory) and so were professors there. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was structured and very organized. Everything was set out clearly, and most aspects of studying abroad (including housing, computer, food, etc) were discussed clearly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
3 floor flat, living with the other people in the program <br /><br /> Actual living in the flat was good, though if students were able to integrate better with others in the university (eg. living closer, with others) that would be ideal. |
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Cheapest, most convenient, and easiest with cooking by yourself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Definitely try to apply. The whole experience had been eye-opening to me, and I really had a lot of fun during the past semester. Cambridge is a gorgeous town, and very different from the rest of the UK. Being able to balance life and work is quite important. |
