Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Great place to intern for EU institutions Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/21/2012 to 07/20/2012 with

Brigham Young University: European Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained work experience. It was worth while

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

Housing is difficult to arrange at Brussels

* 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:

Traveled to London and got some stuff stolen. (be careful in hostels)

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? No
* 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? about $600-800

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

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Except Housing, it was well organized
* What could be improved?
  • Help finding housing in Brussels
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? French