PKP: A Pleasant King's Paradise Past Review

By (Social Studies, Harvard University) for

University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had a relaxing but intellectually stimulating summer--what I was looking for. I also got to travel in Europe a bit.

Personal Information

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.

Quality of instruction very similar to US. Workload comparable. All in all, basically the same except the British system.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Too many Americans, disorganization were weaknesses. Strengths were quality of instruction etc.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Satisfied

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

They had fun fancy dinners

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I saw a sketchy guy in an alley near where I lived once call-cat a women. In fact, it was one guy on each side. But nothing happened, though that was sketchy.

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? The train to London is pricey

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?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Being in Cambridge
* What could be improved?
  • Class attendance is mandatory--change that