london classes and internship Past Review

By (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., Rollins College) for

Rollins College: London - Lively Arts in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I didnt really like how the program was set up because they didnt provide us with great options for internship site

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: british art and modern art at birkbeck university
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.

loved my classes at birkbeck but i wish it wasnt just with american students

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

they put us in one person flats

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? n/a

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

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