Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A big chapter in my life! Past Review

By (Kings College) - abroad from 06/17/2017 to 08/12/2017 with

The Intern Group: Intern in New York City through The Intern Group

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile! I was allowed to develop a more open approach and understanding that was quite different to my own culture.

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? No

Although it was a really interesting experience and was a great opportunity to work and live abroad; I think it was not the best in terms of developing my personal career. Nevertheless, I may stand corrected but that is what I feel. Still was a great experience! I don't regret it but I wouldn't do it again.

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? 150-175
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Only take out money you need when you go out

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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  • N/A
* 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?
  • Different work
  • True independence
  • Different city to discover
* What could be improved?
  • Perhaps more frequent socials at all kinds of times
  • Price of whole experience
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that there wasn't a kettle in my room and that there was a job to cook (but had no cutlery) as well as other things in my room which I expected to be there.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!