I am so sorry. It appears that the company was so convincing they fooled your adviser also. Were other potential workers in your class surprised also? You did feel by the second day that something was wrong. I am so glad you were strong enough to walk away then instead of putting yourself thru more around these predators.

I am sure the long trip going elated and coming back disillusioned was very tough on you mentally and physically.

Be kind to yourself–it wasn’t anything you did wrong to be fooled by them.

Seaisland