Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Hong Kong Experience - program well designed Past Review

By (Australian Institute of Business) - abroad from 02/04/2017 to 04/15/2017 with

The Intern Group: Hong Kong Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I did a lot of networking with the non-profit organizations and had exposure to the various projects on the job and enjoyed the challenge

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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

I would definitely recommend the Hong Kong Program, the team were great, we had well organized events and we made a lot of friends

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
  • Other
* 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Friendship made with other interns
  • Professional networking
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing really as everything is accessible and information available to plan your internship
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The event coordinator was great and always keeping us actively connected so we were happy here in Hong Kong with all events

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.