Geneva: Wonderful Internship Opportunity in a Beautiful, Fun City Past Review
By Kelly O (Sociology, Rice University) for
Boston University: Geneva - Internship Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I met many interesting people I would not otherwise have met, traveled to many interesting places, and made meaningful connections with a variety of health professionals
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pretty much everyone in Switzerland uses cash. Always carry cash! |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | United States |
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