Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., University of Toronto) - abroad from 06/02/2012 to 08/04/2012 with

Study Away and Internship Programs in New York City

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Practical experience, interaction with a different culture, networking. It was a fun experience, it was worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The overall internship was great. I learned how to use different accounting software and my task were diverse. Although some days were slow and there wasn't a lot to do.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program director as somewhat disorganized and very unpunctual.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We found different animals in your apartment.

* Food:

Really good food, depending on your budget.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You can find people from all backgrounds in New York so it is easy to integrate.

* 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)

Really depends on what you eat, since New York is expensive.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* 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? I spent 75-130 per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to cook at home as much as possible. Try to bring food to work. Buy a metrocard. Limit your restaurant outings.

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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  • International Students
* 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?
  • Diversity
  • Interesting
  • Fun
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? A better financial budget.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.