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Unorganized and boring Past Review

By (University of East London) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 08/17/2016 with

Guizhou Forerunner College: Guizhou - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there are a lot of better places to volunteer in Guizhou. Many Schools need your help, and this School doesn't really care about you, just that you are a foreigner that can smile for pictures when the press comes.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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? No

As you can see, all the reviews on this site are very old. The management has really taken a hit, the School has become too big for it's own good and everyone is suffering. The only reason I stayed for a longer period of time, was for the students, to give them a little stability.

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)

As a volunteer, I did not expect a good salary. Food is cheap, and living is free.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 500 Yuan

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

The staff never speaks Chinese With you, and they often make fun of your mistakes. Well, Chinese people in general make fun of you. But the students are very enthusiastic and helpful. all credit I give to them.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Chinese students
* What could be improved?
  • Management
  • Staff
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the School is deeply centered around Christianity.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.