Shanghai, a city you MUST visit! Past Review
By Justin (HEP) - abroad from 07/03/2017 to 04/24/2018 with
ICL - Integrate Chinese Life: Shanghai - Internship and Study Programs in China
I opened my mind, learn new things and meet great people
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
ICL was very reliable, helpful and I could contact them at anytime if I needed something. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location was great, and I was with 2 others room mates. It was good not not be alone at the beginning of my stay, they showed me the places to be in Shanghai . |
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One of the best food in the world for me, far of what we know in Europe! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Shanghai is an international city, you can definitely meet people from all around the world! |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had an amazing experience in Shanghai, and I was very happy with ICL services. I don't know how I might manage everything on my side from Europe. Chinese people are friendly, the food is amazing... Looking forward to go back soon again! |
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) |
Food is definitely cheaper than in Europe, after you will find a large scale of prices especially in bars or restaurants with many foreigners. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 1500rmb |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat local! |
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 |
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| 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? | Beginner |
| 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? | Always trying to speak in the street, shops, bars, restaurants... |
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? | Download a VPN before coming ;-) |
