An opportunity of a lifetime! Past Review
By Holly B (Sales and Marketing, Specialized, University of Southern California) - abroad from 09/01/2015 to 11/06/2015 with
Study Abroad Europe: PAID Internship in France, PR, Fashion, Art, Business, Marketing, TV
I learned so many things about my industry and about working together with people--even those with different backgrounds from my own. Exposure to other elements of my industry gave me a lot of insight and understanding of my options once I graduate
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had fantastic resources throughout the internship and had the opportunity to learn from many experienced and incredibly inspiring people. I felt challenged, supported, and encouraged. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
On site administration was quite helpful, always courteous and easy to reach. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was impressed with the housing. Not a single complaint about the accommodations. |
| * Food: |
The food was fantastic! Even better than I expected. I loved exploring the local cuisine on my own too. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very welcome and at home. Within days, I was at ease and relaxed with my surroundings and the new cultural experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt abundantly safe and never had any incidents or fears. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Cannot recall |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget your spending and don't forget to account for things you might want, not just things that you absolutely need. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how important it would be to come with an open mind and an open heart. It took me a few days to relax and start integrating myself with others in this program. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
