Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Trip! Past Review

By (Business Administration and Management, California Lutheran University) - abroad from 07/25/2015 to 08/08/2015 with

International Business Seminars: Summer China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The trip opened up my mind to learn about global markets and cultures. In my opinion, the trip was totally worthwhile. The IBS seminar is an excellent opportunity for students to study abroad who do not want to leave their universities for an entire semester.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Unbelievable trip. Highly Recommended for business students who are interested in studying abroad but do not want to study abroad for an entire semester.

* 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

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)

$350 a week, 700 total

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $350
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving money several months in advance before planning on studying abroad. It is better to have more money in the bank account than to run out mid way through your study abroad trip.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Company meetings
  • Flexibility to explore major cities
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
  • trip was great!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I brushed up my mandarin skills more before going to China.

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.