Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My Summer in NYC changed my life! Past Review

By (Georgia Southern University) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 08/11/2012 with

Study Away and Internship Programs in New York City

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Experiences International has given me insight into the inner workings of the real world. I have learned more here then I have in my two years of college. As well as experienced a cultural emersion like never before specifically in New York I have seen the Statue of Liberty a gift from France, China town, Brooklyn Bridge and more. Not only was it exciting but it they helped me develop my professional career, develop a stellar resume, and make lasting connections that I wont forget with people all over the world.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? varied
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? budget well!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The professional development
  • My program's director's dedication and our relationship
  • Being in one of the most amazing cities
* What could be improved?
  • nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How enormous and exciting New York City actually was. You really don't process it until you are actually there.