Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Thank God I Worked for ABC Past Review

By (Visual Media Arts, Emerson College) - abroad from 01/08/2013 to 04/23/2013 with

Emerson College: Los Angeles - Emerson College in Los Angeles

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had a great internship that helped me find a job afterwards.

Personal Information

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

* Food:

We provided our own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Oakwoods is isolating.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100-200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't rent a car.

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

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My internship.
* What could be improved?
  • Preparing students for the cost of gas and teaching them about the geography of LA
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about LA as a city. Less scare tactics prior to the program and more useful information.