New York City Immersion: Rough way of life but so rewarding Past Review

By (Illustration., Maryland Institute College of Art) for

New York Studio Residency Program: New York - NYSRP

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had an amazing experience spending 4 months in NY. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The professors at the NYSRP were very knowledgeable and well-known in their fields. The conversations were always esoteric and helpful.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The NYSRP runs through SVA which was very helpful and prompt with administration work.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Stayed with family

* Food:

Stayed with family.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Went out to a lot of openings and immersed myself in the New York way of life

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A