Business Internship in China Past Review

By (International Business, Regis University) - abroad from 06/08/2015 to 09/04/2015 with

Go Abroad China : Internship in China Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes the internship was a good learning process for me as an international business major

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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I worked for an import export company and I actually think its wasn't all too bad, I think the Chinese are more responsive if you try to build a relationship with them.

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)

I got a small stipend from the internship company

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30-50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? don't be extravagant! There are extra costs that may arise later on

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • communication was good, always polite
  • organised housing
  • staff offering to help me when I have a problem
* What could be improved?
  • better apartments
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? to have good time but also take notes of the experience while its still new

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.