This was one of the most exciting learning experiences of my life! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My educational experience was absolutely enlightening and broaden my understanding of corporate business operations in an international country such as China. The Academic rigor and learning experience of the program was incredible. Our DeVry Keller MBA Class (22 total with professors) was able to make presentations to about eight top corporations in Beijing, China, and Shanghai. As a student this was an opportunity of a lifetime, I was able to make a business presentation to Microsoft China's corporate executives which was priceless. Followed by the other student's presentions and our class' presentation to Chinese business officials. The Asia Institute's customer service and staff offered top of the line service and the trip well planned and flawless. I recommend every student should take advantage of a study abroad program with Asia Institute, it will open your mind and abilities for future success.

On-site administration of your program

The DeVry Keller Study Abroad Program Administrators and professors were very well organized and supportive through the entire process and trip.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The living arrangements were excellent. The hotels were very comfortable, clean, quiet and provided for the group to network and meet others.

The food was wonderful, and help to learn how the Chinese culture relates to preparing meals, the types of foods and beverages preferred and how they share their meals with family and friends. Whereas in the USA, we order our food separately and eat what we order. However, in China, the food is order and brought to the table on a spindle and everyone turns the spindle and scoops what they want to their plate. The spindle is then turned to the next person so they can get what they want from the selection.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Myself as well as the other students were very integrated into the local culture. Several students went into the market, outside dining, took the subway train cross town to the tailoring center. We also visited numerous community centers and universities in town and on the outskirts of town.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

There were no issues within our class.

The larger group sometimes broke-off into smaller groups, and then came back together at the hotel. There were no real problems within our group.

There were so many other people to meet, places to go and activities to do. I wish the program was a month-long verse two weeks.

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

I bought $300 in RMB and still had money to convert back to US dollars. I did not spend all of my money.

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

It was very important for students to learn how to understand the language and our hosts, professors, and students would help us translate the meanings of words.

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• Local Students
• Americans
• International Students
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• The learning experience. It open my mind to new ideas.
• Meeting new people, going to new places and learning a new culture.
• Working in the business atmosphere made me want to work and live in China.

• The trip was well planned. I would not change the way it was organized.
• If the program was designed to offer internships to those who would want to work temporary for 3 months.