Guangzhou Past Review
By Malin S (Uppsala University) - abroad from 09/02/2010 to 12/31/2010 with
Asia Exchange: Guangzhou – Chinese Language, Culture and Economics
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. It was more than useful to learn the language.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
They classes i took were very good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was easy to find place to stay. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Good health care. |
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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) |
It was cheap, specially the food. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
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 |
Everyday you learned something new, and it was very useful. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak the language on your free time. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | - |
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