Singapore Internship Past Review

By (McGill University) - abroad from 06/01/2016 to 06/21/2016 with

CareerUp: Internship Placement Program in Southeast Asia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was exactly how I had hoped. The living situation was great. There were lots of other international students. There was good food right next door and my host company was very friendly.

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.

I had a great time and worked for a financial firm in Singapore.

* 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)

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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  • 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?
  • Singapore is great
* What could be improved?
  • Transportation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? They don't give you napkins at restaurants in Singapore