Lifetime Experience ! Past Review
By Max J (Travel & Tourism, Górnośląska Wyższa Szkola Handlowa) - abroad from 07/16/2012 to 08/11/2012 with
Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was definitely worthwhile. Seeing and experiencing the inside of the great Chinese culture. China is an old civilization with plenty of history and in the same time it becomes so modern and grows economically everyday. Very interesting place to be ! INTO China program has given me a lifetime experience, which I will remember forever. I met good friends, learned new language and visited amazing country. Would recommend to everyone!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Local Chinese food was Delicious ! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The programme allowed me to deeply experience Chinese culture |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt really safe during my stay |
| 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 very easy to live on the student's budget in China. Prices are very low. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | £50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | When eating out try some local restaurants, instead of the those in the Western areas. You could get great value for money deals. |
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 |
the program encouraged me to use the Chinese language in everyday situations such as ordering food, drinks, bargain at shops, and also to talk to Chinese friends. |
| 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? | Beginner |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid! Speaking Chinese is a real fun and local people appreciate when you using their language. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To make sure to take camera charger ! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
