Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible Experience in London Past Review

By (Philosophy., University of Wollongong) - abroad from 02/01/2014 to 05/01/2014 with

The Intern Group: London Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I completed a three month journalism internship where I had an amazing time. I gained much-needed industry experience/exposure which helped me find a full-time job, while being able to explore one of my favourite cities and meet people from all over.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

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? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Community
  • Fun
  • Career focus
* What could be improved?
  • I would have liked to have been placed in a house other interns.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? What a fun time I was going to have. Only criticism was I wasnt actually living with others from the program in my house, but international students. Was fine, but a slight criticism.