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The Intern Group Dublin Past Review

By (York St John University) - abroad from 10/07/2017 to 11/18/2017 with

The Intern Group: Dublin Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained industry experience that will hopeful help me launch my career within the production industry and has also given me contacts for the future. It was worthwhile.

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

Brilliant with integrating us into the culture and taking us to some incredible places. They dealt with issues quickly in my experience and were happy to help.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The accommodation was typical student housing, which suited me fine. Maintenance could have been better.

* Food:

My accommodation was self catered.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt well integrated, especially with the help of the Intern Group

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any health problems while on my internship.

* Safety:

I felt very safe in the city.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I would happily do all the trips, all the work at the internship again in a heart beat. The people were fantastic, so friendly and a great laugh. I've made some incredible international friends that I hope to keep in touch with.

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)

Me and my flatmate actually did our food shop together and would cook together, so we saved money that way.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try and become friends with a flatmate or another intern that lives by and share the cooking costs.

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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  • Local Students
  • Other
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?
  • The social events/trips
  • Industry experience
  • Making more international friends
* What could be improved?
  • Maintenance of the accommodation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I knew what industry, but weren't too sure on some of the roles within production. Doing the internship has given me goals for the future.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!