China is a great place to study abroad Past Review
By Caitlin G (Marketing., Providence College) for
IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - International Business in China
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were mostly lectures and very dry. I was disappointed in the academics |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived on a floor with American's but we all had Chinese roommates <br /><br /> The housing was not up to standards in the United States |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the trips and activities the program organized were great. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | everything in China is very inexpensive but it does add up |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It can be difficult at time but it is an incredible experience. I was disappointed with the academics but the country is incredible. It is a great place to study abroad |
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