Studying in Cambridge: Papers, Punting, and Pints Past Review
By Graham S (Economics., Harvard University) for
University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, it was a different academic environment with different teaching styles and different students. It was also a lot of fun.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
again, more focus on writing; exams solely essays even for economics; more leftist and theoretical view of economics as opposed to somewhat conservative and fairly empirical |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very nice; very used to Americans; treated us as children sometimes |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The food was pretty mediocre. Also, when they advertise 10 meals a week, they are not unlimited meals, but instead money on a card to pay for 10 smallish meals a week. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
very fun; trips 9specifically to Edinburgh) organized by program, as well as parties and such |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I got the flu which wasn't fun, but was dealt with well. Cambridge is a very safe city. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | almost $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The exchange rate was terrible. When I spent time in London, I spent tons of money on food, transportation, and beer. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would highly recommend doing a supervision. That was, by far, the most rewarding part of the program. Also, get into punting on the Cam River. |
