Fashion Internship in LA Past Review

By (Arizona State University) - abroad from 06/07/2013 to 08/02/2013 with

Study Away Programs and Internships in Los Angeles

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the process and strategy behind developing ideas for a women's shoe line. As a freelance designer this was the first time in my life that I combined my design skills with the financial sides of things. It was a great learning experience and I am extremely happy I interning.

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* 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

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? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Internship
* What could be improved?
  • Location - wish I was in NYC
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The differences between NYC and LA for fashion reasons