Interning in China is a great experience, I recommend it to everybody Past Review

By (Marketing, University of Sydney) - abroad from 06/08/2015 to 07/10/2015 with

Gi2C: International Internship Program In China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained work experience and full-time job offer from a company I like to work for. I made a friends with an awesome people I'll never forget.

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.

I can say I was really lucky to get a such a great placement so thank s to gi2c, they did a great job. I was interning just for 1 month but it was enough for me to do my best and get an full-time job offer after my internship.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was provided with a nice accommodation, has nothing to complain about.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

That's the best part of being Gi2C intern, really.

* 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)

It's not that easy, I didn't get a big stipend so I asked some help from my parents. But I heard that IT intern's stipend is much higher.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

100%, it's China.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Fall in love with Chinese.

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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  • 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?
  • Work experience in China
  • Social events
  • Local friends
* What could be improved?
  • Stipend could be higher
  • Professional photoshooting for Beijing interns
  • More activities for interns
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That you need VPN to use facebook, twitter and livejournal while in China