The best experience of my life, when the world was happier Past Review

By (University of Wisconsin - Madison) - abroad from 01/01/2020 to 03/03/2020 with

The Intern Group: London Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The chance to live and intern in London, while knowing a reliable company has your back 24/7, is invaluable.

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.

This was the best time of my life in London before Covid struck. Then covid hit and I had to cut short my program. The Intern Group team in London were so supportive throughout, and especially at the end when covid hit. They had my back throughout - thank you Tom & co.

* 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

The support from The Intern Group team on the ground was 110% throughout, but most at the end when covid cut short my program. I was panicking when covid struck and they calmly helped me get home, no hassle, no stress.

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?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Support
  • Housing
  • The Internship itself
* What could be improved?
  • N/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That covid would cut short my experience.