Bean Town Past Review
By Samantha N (Economics, Vanderbilt University) for
Study Away and Internship Programs in Boston
Unequivocally Yes
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I only did an internship |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Boston is a great location and the on site member really knew the city well. She told me some of the best LOCAL spots to venture into. Without Kim, I wouldnt have seen all the fun local places, I owe her a ton. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
no food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
EiAbroad set up networking events that were amazing. I actually am currently interviewing with a small firm for a full time opportunity have meeting one of the HR members |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
no issues here |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | As I mentioned Kim told me about many of the LOCAL spots and I have to say they are much cheaper. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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