INSTEP Past Review
By Jennifer S (Political Science and Government., Tulane University) for
INSTEP: London - Institute of Economic and Political Studies
Yes, I learned a lot about myself and about other cultures. I have a new appreciation for America, but also for Europe and all of the history that is there and how much there is to see and do. London is a wonderful city and I'm very happy that I had the opportunity to live there, learn more about it, and spend time immersed in a different culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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The program had everything that we needed, but because there was only one person who worked for them in the UK, it was often difficult to get him to help us with things. Overall though, the program did a good job of providing us with resources and a strong educational experience, while also helping us get accustomed to living in a different country. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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London is very safe. Take the typical precautions and you will be fine. Don't walk by yourself at night, always bring a cell phone, don't carry around tons of cash. INSTEP provides insurance, but you can also just go to any doctor and pay out of pocket and submit it to your insurance company at home if you want to go somewhere else. INSTEP provides us with a list of doctors and hospitals that accept our insurance. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Everything is very expensive in London. Start thinking in pounds before you go (approx. 1.5 to the dollar) |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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