If I could change anything from my experience, I wouldn't! Past Review
By Lily S (Human Biology, University of California - San Diego) for
Xing Wei College: Shanghai - Semester or Summer in China
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I feel like I have become a stronger more independent person becuase of my study abroad experience! I noticed I am also more open minded and motivated to learn about other cultures and travel to different countries!
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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Overall, the program was ok, but I would say that was only due to the ocasional lack of communication. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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Other than our Chinese mentors who were a huge help, most people spoke VERY limited English which was great because we were forced to use more Chinese. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just do it! It has been such a great experience that has truly changed my life! You won't regret it! |
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