Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Probably the best summer of my life Past Review

By (University of Kansas) - abroad from 06/01/2015 to 07/30/2015 with

The Intern Group: Hong Kong Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
- catapult to career success. I interned with a well respected marketing firm with US offices. My resume looks 1000% better - local friends & international friends from the program - now understand HK culture and foreign cultures in general more - I'm more independent and understanding

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Probably the best summer of my life - and a catapult to career success.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everything was extremely well organized. Ryan, Yiyan and the whole HK team were kind, welcoming and there for me every step of the way.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Private bedroom, shared clean apartment in HK within a reasonable commute to work. Smaller in size than US standards but this was made very clear to me before arriving so I knew what to expect. Having a private bedroom = major plus.

* Food:

It is a self catering program.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The team really took me behind the scenes of the city.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

HK is extremely safe.

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

Without a doubt. I am applying to their Madrid program this year or next as a direct result of my time in Hong Kong.

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?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Friends on program came from all over the world
  • Private bedroom
  • The internship placement itself
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.