Tufts in London was a great tourist adventure with very limited academic rigor Past Review

By (HISTORY., Tufts University) for

Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Tufts in London was an extremely worthwhile experience on a personal level and has allowed me to develop lasting friendships.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I've studied history at School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies. The quality of academics was highly inconsistent across professor from excellent to terribly poor.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Jaki Leverson was a fantastic admistrator for the program and handled all issues with ease of a trained professional.

* Housing:

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* 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? Yes

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? Bring a lot of cash to London - you will need it!

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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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students