Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unbelievable Summer in the city I would recommend to anyone!! Past Review

By (University of California - Berkeley) - abroad from 06/02/2011 to 08/04/2011 with

Study Away and Internship Programs in New York City

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
SO worthwhile! I gained cultural and personal growth like I never have before. I was able to adapt to such an unfamiliar environment and I feel ready to tack anything.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

I love the food in New York City...such an eclectic mix!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt totally immersed. My program advisor made sure I explored the city to my fullest potential. I finally figured out how to navigate myself around NYC...such a feat!

* 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
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take the subway! Avoid cabs...it really adds up! Also look up free events in the city you'll surprised by how there is to do for free!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • I loved the orientation program and how I felt very comfortable with the Eiabroaders immediately!
  • I felt totally immersed in the city...I decided after college I am moving to NYC
  • I gained such a fresh outlook on myself and others.
* What could be improved?
  • better explanation of the city
  • more social events as an Eibroad team
  • extend the summer until September
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How complex NYC actually is. It took me a long time to really find my way around.