Geneva: Wonderful Internship Opportunity in a Beautiful, Fun City Past Review

By (Sociology, Rice University) for

Boston University: Geneva - Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I met many interesting people I would not otherwise have met, traveled to many interesting places, and made meaningful connections with a variety of health professionals

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Pretty much everyone in Switzerland uses cash. Always carry cash!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? United States
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans