DC: Go to find where you came from! Past Review
By Adrienne J (English Writing, DePauw University) for
Boston University: Washington, DC - Internship Program
Gained more secure sense of self & self-sufficiency.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was too much for the emphasis the program placed on exploring DC. Unlike most other interns, we worked and took more classes - making it difficult. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very knowledgeable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Amenities all taken care of. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Went to National Book Festival, Howard University Homecoming, Rally for Sanity, & White House |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
DC's not super safe for young women. Don't travel alone at night unless necessary and be mindful of possible threats. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Transportation and higher food costs than home. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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