Incredible Program! Past Review
By A student (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/21/2015 to 05/12/2015 with
IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - International Business in China
I learned a lot about myself who I am as a person and a friend. Getting thrown into an experience and learning how to be self-reliant was important for my personal development. It was worthwhile and while the classes were not the most intensive. I learned so much from my abroad experience and many of the memories I made help me to think about my life in a different way.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The program allowed me to grow and learn from a new culture. We went on incredible travel trips and I was able to learn so much about Chinese culture and about myself. I would very highly recommend this program. The internship and having a Chinese roommate were some of the highlights of the program for me. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great housing: room to yourself, two roommates, a kitchen and a private bathroom. Location: Outside of the city, close to nice restaurants, bus station and subway line. |
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Great street food nearby! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We lived in our own little bubble for the most part since we are in all international dorms. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is okay to take days for yourself and not spend every moment of your study abroad adventure doing something |
