Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A trip that will stay with me forever! Past Review

By (Management with Marketing, University of Exeter) - abroad from 07/30/2012 to 08/30/2012 with

INTO China - Tianjin: Nankai University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so many memories and i learnt so much about the Chinese culture as well as the language. It was 100% worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Anyone considering a programme like this should really just go and experience it. I really went back and forth on my decision to finally pay for this programme and I am so glad I did. Everything I expected was met and so much more, I would definitely go again next year if they offer this programme again. It is a trip that will stay with me forever and I have learnt so much about the Chinese culture. I have so many memories and new friends all around the world, such a brilliant experience and I am grateful to have experienced it!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Dalian

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Dalian

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around 400RMB

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Beginners Chinese
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* 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?
  • Language course
  • Meeting new people
  • The mentors
* What could be improved?
  • The internet connection
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To get a VPN from your University or you cant get on Social sites

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!