Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It prepares me to work in an international environment. Past Review

By (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) - abroad from 09/03/2016 to 10/16/2016 with

The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Although my job was not as busy as I hoped, the intern experience was worthwhile afterall. It prepares me to work in an international environment as a non-native English speaker. Gave me more confidence in integrating in a completely strange environment, gave me more bravery in leaving my home working abroad where opportunities may have more than staying at home. I would say the experience serves as a reminder for me that I'm more capable in building things for myself from zero than I thought.

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

* 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?

N/A

* Safety:

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

It was fruitful not just in the career aspect but also in living, cultural experiences etc.

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? 40 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Dine out less Cook with your roommates together at home and party

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Friendliness of the people
  • Live independently. The transport.
  • Support from the program manager Lalita
* What could be improved?
  • Air-con and fans in the apartment
  • cleaniness in the apartment
  • When interns don't have much to do at work.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't hesitate to let your program manager know if you don't have much to do at work or you want any kind of support. Make the most out of your each intern day.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.