During the internship I felt very integrated Past Review

By (communications and media studies, Fordham University) - abroad from 01/16/2013 to 05/02/2013 with

Boston University: Sydney - Sydney Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very accommodating and made me feel at home, even though I was so far from home. They really cared.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Our apartments were perfect! Having our own rooms with our own window was ideal. In addition, they chose our roommates well.

* Food:

There was no meal plan. It was really expensive to eat out, but we did have a kitchen where we could make groceries.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not so much at the beginning, but during the internship I felt very integrated.I do wish that we had at least one class with Australians, though.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The health insurance didn't make much sense, but when I did have to go to the doctor, the BU staff was extremely helpful. And, they continued to check in on me throughout the week.

* Safety:

We didn't have any problems.

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)

1

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200+

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • internship
  • people, program administrators
  • the city of sydney
* What could be improved?
  • wifi should be included in the tuition
  • a class at Sydney Uni
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much money I'd be spending throughout the semester.