Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Memory that will last forever Past Review

By (Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge) - abroad from 05/29/2017 to 06/09/2017 with

International Business Seminars: Summer China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained respect for other cultures amd it was very mucch worthwhile

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Once in a life time

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Gorgeous hotels

* Food:

Not american which i liked for a little bit!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Out of my comfort zone and defi etly a foreigner not a bad thing

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We werent told to fet any vaccines before leaving but my doctor gave them to me.

* Safety:

I felt extremely safe. Safer than in new orleans.

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

China is so huge and fun and so much to see

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 700
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just to save up an extra thousand before the trip itself

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

I learned a few words even

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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Only spanish not chinese
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Download plecco

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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 professor that helped translate
  • The safety
  • The culture shock
* What could be improved?
  • See the coastline
  • Talk with actual chinese government
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To bring a carry on even if its empty for souviners

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!