Developed a love of the Taiwanese people and an apptitude with chopsticks! Past Review

By (Nursing., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/27/2012 to 05/24/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Taiwan Nursing Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how Taiwanese healthcare works and the important role of nurses in their culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I would love to go back to Taiwan!

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $20

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Getting immersed in the culture
  • Trying new foods
* What could be improved?
  • Explain our role better to the nurses so they let us do more
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buy more awesome stuff to bring home!