Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

First global intern experience Past Review

By (George Mason University) - abroad from 09/02/2017 to 10/28/2017 with

The Intern Group: London Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about modeling in Microsoft Excel and dissecting business reports.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

My community coordinator Ariana helped me feel comfortable in London and provided me the information I needed to get around to places in London.

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? I spent around 60 to 70 pounds per week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It's better to buy groceries and cook at home to save money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* 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 liked meeting new people from other places of the world.
  • I liked going to the local markets during the weekends.
* What could be improved?
  • The internet at the house I was placed in could be improved.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about British English to avoid any confusion.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.