Past Review
By Carlyn B (Child Development., Tufts University) for
Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in London
Yes, it was very worthwhile. I gained a lot of perspective on how other cultures function (London especially, but also from travel to other countries in Europe).
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Full-Year 2008 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Jaki, the program director, was really helpful and organized. She made the experience much more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a dorm which was set up in suites. I lived in a suite with four British students. We had a kitchen and two bathrooms. <br /><br /> The rooms were small, but the location was great! |
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I cooked most of my own meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Tufts in London organized many events, such as plays, football games, museum trips, and day trips. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We were acclimated to the student health services. I felt fairly safe in the area. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | I spent about 30 pounds on groceries each week, and more if I wanted to eat out. I spent about 20-30 pounds each week on entertainment. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The weekly stipend that we received covered my food expenses as well as some money for entertainment and travel. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of all of the events (plays, sports games, day trips, etc.) that the program has organized. Don't wait until right before final exams to start studying. |
