Loved London and Paris Past Review
By A student (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/01/2012 to 05/24/2012 with
Utah Valley University: Traveling - Business Marketing
Loved the trip! Very worthwhile. Made lots of new friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Enjoyed learning from the owners and employees we met. Especially enjoyed the Brand Museum and Tower Bridge. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Columbia Hotel was excellent. Several tube stations nearby. Beautiful Kensington Gardens directly across the street from our hotel. Thistle Hotel was AMAZING! Would love to have stayed one more night. |
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Crepes with chocolate!! Who could ask for anything better. Breakfast at the Columbia was disappointing, but dinner at the FIAP made up for it. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Londoners are very friendly. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Glad to say I didn't need to use it. |
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| 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) |
London is very expensive. Double what you think you will pay for food and you'll be fine. Find sponsors or extra jobs to earn the money. mmmmm chocolate crepes!!!!! |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Share meals. Shop at the Tesco for fruits, sodas, and chocolate. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More french! |
