London- An Amazing Four Months, personally and intellectually broadening Past Review
By Catharine B (International Business., Rollins College) for
Rollins College: London - London Internship Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES i would do it again, everything from living on my own to going to work was amazing, the skills and knowledge i have gained here has been irreplaceable and i hope to come back again
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | setting up the apartment when you first come up as well as money for the tube and phone service |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You have to be willing to be open to new experiences, realizing it is a major adjustment living in another country for 4 months, have to be open to new experiences and be able to push yourself to work through tough situations. |
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