Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING INTERNSHIP Past Review

By (event planning, Concordia University - Saint Paul) - abroad from 06/02/2012 to 08/17/2012 with

Study Away and Internship Programs in Boston

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was placed at an event management company, that I wouldn't have been able to get the contacts alone. EIAbroad has great contacts for internships in all sectors. If I had to do this alone, I would have never found such an opportunity

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.

Internship was very educational

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great internship placement

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I found my own housing

* Food:

All the good food is on Newbury :)

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I got to really experience the Boston Charm and made tons of local friends.

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a plan on how you will spend your money!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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?
  • The internship placement
  • The work I was given to do
* What could be improved?
  • NOTHING
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I will be working long hours in Event Planning, but seeing the end result is totally worthwhile

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.