Study Chinese All Day Everyday, In and Out of the Classroom Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Though not perfect, the program worked really well and suited my goals and needs. The small class sizes mean a lot of personalized attention, and fairly frequent assessments mean good indicators of progress throughout the course, they also allow no one assessment to be weighted too heavily.

On-site administration of your program

The academic staff are all extremely proficient at the unique set of skills helpful for teaching a foreign language, and all quite kind even as they might be strict. The living administration are excellent and wonderfully helpful with any needs you may have outside of the academic world.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Though different from a Wellesley dorm, the living arrangements with the other Americans nearby but Chinese roommates facilitated discussion as well as supporting the language pledge while in the dorm.

The food is good and clean jn the dining halls. It is fairly cheap as well. There is also a nice selection within walking distance from campus if you choose to eat away from the cafeterias.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I think the roommates give an excellent opportunity to learn more about the culture and try various other habits or customs. The separation of the CET students from other university students means the class experience is different, but the system is carefully set up to fit American students and a fairly American learning style with Chinese teachers.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never had a personal need for healthcare while abroad. Those in my program who did had fairly positive experiences.

I never felt unsafe while abroad, however, I did not go out late on the weekends like some people in my program, nor did I go out alone with any regularity.

This program vastly increased my chinese capabilities and fit my goals and needs quite well.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

The expenses for food, WiFi, etc were all fairly cheap or reasonable, and pretty much any necessary cost was communicated before the program started.

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

There was a language pledge to speak no English unless alone on a call home. This was a strict pledge, truly enforced and encouraged.

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• Local Students
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• International Students

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• Americans

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• Clarity of Grades
• Communication After Program
• Balanced Workload Between Courses

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