My Virtual Internship Experience with GoAbroadChina was Amazing! June 09, 2022

By B c (Business management, The Art Students League of New York) - abroad from 01/01/2022 to 06/30/2022 with

Go Abroad China : Internship in China Program

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

Working with my mentor Yes, I actually had a real person dedicated to my specific internship. On top of that, my mentor called me at least once a week to go over progress and provide feedback. While we typically just talked about how my work was going, he also let me vent and offer advice about anything on my mind. This way, he really got to know me as an individual and better understand what I needed from him. It created an environment of trust where there was no room for scamming or wasting anyone’s time. In all honesty, I would have paid them $500 for my mentor alone – it’s worth every penny! No other company gives you individualized attention like they do.

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?
* 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:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes I’ve been wanting to do an internship since my freshman year of college, but I never had the opportunity because my schedule was too busy with class work and other commitments to be able to fully commit to an internship. So when I heard about GoAbroadChina’s virtual internship, I knew it was exactly what I needed. The best part was that my online internship didn’t have to interrupt my schooling, which made it easy for me to make the most of this awesome opportunity. Here’s how it all worked!

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language? 0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?	Advanced

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	International Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	International Students
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?	affordable flexible
* What could be improved?	the Chinese language course is not easy to learn
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	the Chinese language

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Networker An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.