Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Bean Town Past Review

By (Drew University) - abroad from 06/07/2013 to 08/02/2013 with

Study Away and Internship Programs in Boston

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Be more demanding in what I want, because I had an internship in communications when I wanted one in business, and I know I would have gotten more out of the work experience if it was business related.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I wish I could have had an internship in my field of interest, finance, instead of in communications

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program director in Boston was great, a lot of fun to explore the city with.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a really nice apartment with 2 other guys, and we had 2 full bathrooms and a terrace. Ok location.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I tried to go out and experience the culture in any free time I had.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Eating out is pretty expensive, but it was easy to live on delicious, cheap food.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Internship
* What could be improved?
  • Expensive city
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be more demanding in what I want, because I had an internship in communications when I wanted one in business, and I know I would have gotten more out of the work experience if it was business related.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.