UVA's Culture of London: A Whirlwind Experience of English Culture Changed Muh Lyfe! Past Review
By Afoma U (Chemistry, Harvard University) for
University of Virginia: London - Culture of London: Past and Present Summer Program
Yep.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was completely manageable. A few quizzes and assignments here and there. There were walking tours which were slightly arduous for those who weren't used to walking a lot (but not for the northern college students). Grading was completely fair. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was really so great, i can't think of anything I'd want to change. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Awesome. English food is weirdly disgusting though (excellent ingredients, just prepared poorly). |
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Use your dining hall food. They have a cold section in Regent's College that is AMAZING. I love Apple Rice. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to Wimbledon, Bath, a lot of plays in the East and West End, etc. etc. SOOOO MUCH STUFF! Barely anytime to sleep. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
So, I got sick. Which is a pain, because medicine in London isn't that great. There was a doctors hospital nearby though, but medicine is bad in the UK, I think. Its far outdated. Not as high-tech as America or proficient at all. |
| 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? | Err, around 150 pounds a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It's an expensive trip, but if you know the expenses, then Harvard will help you out. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just do it. Free summer? Go abroad. Just do it. |
