IT WAS AMAZING I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN Past Review

By (Chinese Language and Literature., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 08/28/2013 to 12/16/2014 with

CET Beijing

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
definitely worth all my time!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

I had to pay out of pocket, but it wasn't expensive compared to american health care.

* Safety:

i never felt unsafe in beijing

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? maybe like $30

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

we had a language pledge

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 4 semesters worth
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? be prepared for complete immersionsion, especially through CET

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling around the country
  • learning the language very well
  • friendships
* What could be improved?
  • nothingI
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known more chinese