Once in a life time experience that I will remember for the rest of my life! Past Review
By Claire E (Psychology, James Madison University) for
Study Away Programs and Internships in Los Angeles
I learned many tips about the work world that I will carry with me. For example, I learned the power of networking! Expanding your range and meeting people is very important!
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Not much academic workload, which allowed much more time to invest in the Internship |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Amazing staff!! They were organized, had so much knowledge about the city, and were so encouraging! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living on campus at UCLA was a very safe environment to live in. It was great having access to all the university amenities! |
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Not too many options on campus, but living in LA there are plenty of amazing places to dine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were so many program events that the staff planned! We went to Malibu for a surfing day, went to a dodgers game, had a fabulous going away dinner in Beverly Hills, and the list goes on! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Did not have any safety issues, but i know the program staff was available to help with any issues! |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | Take a chance! It may seem scary to go across the country, or across the world, to a different city, but you will have an amazing experience. I could not think of a better way to spend 2 months- building your resume and skills, while having so much fun exploring a new city and meeting new people. |
