Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing experience in which I learend a lot! Past Review

By (Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico) - abroad from 02/01/2017 to 05/01/2017 with

The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was totally worthwhile because it gave me experience in an international environment concerning my field of study, and I learned how to relate with new people in a working environment.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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 choose the Intern Group all over again, because it connects you with really good enterprises in your field of study giving you the opportunity to grow and expand your curriculum.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You should try to eat at home as much as you can so you can save money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • People I met
  • My job
  • Working environment
* What could be improved?
  • Difficulty of the job (more challenging)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I can´t think of anything because the intern group gives you all the information you need, and I really enjoyed learning new things each day.

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!