Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Look no further than the Intern Group Past Review

By (Elon University) - abroad from 10/31/2016 to 12/23/2016 with

The Intern Group: London Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I further developed the ability to quickly and effectively communicate with customers while solving their issues and answering their questions. I also learned how to effectively prioritize my responsibilities so that I did not miss important deadlines.

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.

N/A

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The local staff helped me quickly feel at home in London.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was comforatble and in a great location.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The staff at the Intern Group was helpful and eager to help during every step in this process from my initial interview with them until the day I left London. It can be difficult to secure a position with a company that fits your interests and goals as well as find housing with similarly minded people in a great location, in a different country. The intern group helped me accomplish both. I quickly felt at home in London thanks, in large part, to their local staff. They were eager to help with any concerns which, made for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

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)

London can be an expensive place to live. You'll save a lot of money if you cook at home.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at home. Check websites like Groupon that offer deals on things to do in the city.

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?
  • I enjoyed immersing myself in a different culture in a way only possible by living in a different country for a few months.
* What could be improved?
  • They made for an enjoyable and smooth process. I don't have any major suggestions.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I strongly suggest going to London with an open mind. Try things you wouldn't normally try!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'