Unforgettable time Past Review
By Duennapa S (Economics., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 12/28/2013 to 02/12/2014 with
CET Beijing
1. my Chinese language skill 2. my new friends. I don't think I would be able to find such good Chinese friend for elsewhere. I miss my roommate. 3. Chinese becomes one of my future job destination. And... It's worthwhile
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This program is the best for whoever wants to improves his/her Chinese language skill. After studying Chinese language in the US for three semesters, I still couldn't speak Chinese in sentences confidently but one month and a half in this program allowed me to improve my language up to the communication in simply sentences level. It's really worthy to take this program. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They are all really helpful and friendly, and the best resource. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Nice and clean. And the Chuchu are the best. |
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I rate 3 stars for the dormitory's food as we could not choose. However, there're some small restaurant nearby, which is cheap and tasty, I rate 4 stars for this one. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* 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) |
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| 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? | Ask your roommate for the restaurant suggestion before you decide because they where a cheap price and good taste restaurant is. And planing ahead before traveling because you can take a bus or subway, which is a lot cheaper than taxi. |
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 |
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| 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? | 150 words A 班 |
| 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? | Just speaking in Chinese no matter right or wrong because it is the only way for you to improve your language, and don't be shy because Chinese people would love to hear you speaking in Chinese and to help you to correct your sentences. |
Other Program Information
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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? | none. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
