Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience of a lifetime! I would recommend it to everyone. Past Review

By (University of Kent) - abroad from 09/19/2016 to 11/11/2016 with

The Intern Group: Intern in New York City through The Intern Group

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was most definitely worthwhile because I learned that there is so much more that only doing an internship of our chosen field. I gained a broader perspective of culture and diversity and having the opportunity to explore such diversity has allowed me to grow out of being a student into a life full of challenges and different people.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

The programme was extremely helpful with helping me to settle into the residence, and was a great guide in exploring the city with us. The whole process of coming to New York was made easy on my end, and I believe it was all worth it.

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? Approx $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? There are plenty of happy hours during the week. So, if you feel a drink, don't miss out on half price drinks since they're quite pricey in a city like New York.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local 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 were very warm and welcoming
  • The firm I worked at
  • The services provided by The Intern Group
* What could be improved?
  • Housing- though I am aware it is a difficult job
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Managing my pocket money.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.