Can I go back? Past Review
By Lena Stringham (Xavier University) - abroad from 08/06/2016 to 10/29/2016 with
The Intern Group: London Internship Placement Program
I learned how to have appropriate conversations with people of other cultures and gained more independence. It was the best 3 months of my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
NA- It was an internship |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Lived with students/young professionals |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Loved it. Had my own bathroom in my room. |
| * Food: |
NA- wasnt included in program |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I love England! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
If we needed help we could talk to someone |
| * Safety: |
Lived in a safe area. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had the most amazing experience because of this program. I was able to meet 3 of the best friends I will ever have and it was all because of the Intern Group London. I had help navigating the big city and could always find help with anything I would need in order to have fun. You are never alone and will always have the opportunity for an amazing time as long as you put yourself out there. |
Finances
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* 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) |
I did a lot of things while abroad so I spent more. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save for at least a year |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It rains a lot in London! Bring an umbrella |
