My Review of CRCC Asia Past Review
By Justin S (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Argosy University) - abroad from 11/27/2015 to 03/31/2015 with
CRCC Asia: Internship Program in Shenzhen
I gained an in-depth look into companies in general, and learned a great deal more on what both sides of the table are doing. Rather than what one side is playing, in this game of business vs ethics, and or, opportunity vs sales.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I enjoyed the overall experience of developing my marketing skills. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
CRCC Asia Ltd (Shenzhen) Room 3002, Metropolitan Heights 3018 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen 518031 China |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very Satisfied |
| * Food: |
THe food was good |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very much so, I established deep relationships with overseas businesses, and friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not very well, unfortunately. Adapting to new environments can physically be demanding. |
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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) |
Poorly, with limited accesses to funds. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | A budgeted amount, not excluding trips. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Ended up staying a month over my allotted time. This over taxed my budget, even with the exception to funds. Always have cash in China, and budget from that. |
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 |
Often |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N/A |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Download an App, seriously. It helps you translate, and let's you have a reminder to practice on your or in classes. |
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? | Allowances, and details about Internships in general. Opportunities seem limited to graduates, and are even punished for seeking further knowledge, and or, aiding cultural efforts. Everyone has the right to learn. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
