"London" A Whole New World Past Review

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Southwest Tennessee Community College: London - Theatre in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip has helped me to understand how people in other countries live.

Review Photos

Southwest Tennessee Community College: London - Theatre in London Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

We had a heavy workload that was almost the same at my university. The instructors graded you on attendance, participation, and originality.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The strengths are we learned alot about London and theater. The weaknesses is we got lost sometimes and it seemed as though we were walking in circles.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed in a nice neighborhood and the grocery store was about 2 blocks away from the dorms.We had class inside of the dorm in the meeting rooms which was a plus.We had to buy breakfast food and everyday household items.

* Food:

Check out the pubs.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I really enjoyed seeing London Bridge I have always heard about it and it was really beautiful when I saw it.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Look both ways and run when crossing the street.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150.00 dollars a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Having to pay for a proper breakfast.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Learning how theater really works.
* What could be improved?
  • how the meal are provided.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get directions to wherever the group is going so just in case you get lost or left behind you will know where you are.Theater students.