Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

No doubt my BEST experience in life! Past Review

By (Leisure Management, Zealand Institute of Business and Technology) - abroad from 02/04/2012 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?
My internship abroad gave me the opportunity to work in new environments and improve my English skills. It increased my knowledge about the hospitality industry and provided me with insight into my career goals. I have met a lot of great people, expanted my network, which is very beneficial for my future career. I had an absolutely amazing experience, couldn't have asked for a better one!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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? 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? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take the subway instead of cabs, Don't eat out - too much. Find all the free events around the city - there are plenty. Use your common sense.

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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  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • I did not once feel alone in a new City
  • That all the directors are extremely engaged in giving everyone their best experience.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know now that I took the right decision about joining the EIabroad Program.

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.