Difficult in terms of coming to terms with my Asianness but appreciated. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/28/2018 to 12/12/2018 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Beijing

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about my culture and how the world looks at things in the East. It was worth seeing the other side of arguments.

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.

* 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

The program is well designed and I learned so much.

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? Around 50$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't go out alot

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 200 level
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? Trust in Middlebury's system.

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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  • 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?
  • Food
  • School
  • Cheapness
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities with roommates
  • Language tables?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to ask for food.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Contemp Issues in China

Course Department: Chinese
Instructor: Professor Du
Instruction Language: Chinese
Comments: Challenging but fun, learned a lot
Credit Transfer Issues: No
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Experience Beijing

Course Department: Chinese
Instructor: Professor Zhang
Instruction Language: Chinese
Comments: Very fun going into Beijing and learning about the culture while also learning Chinese
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

One on One

Course Department: Chinese
Instructor: Professor Qu
Instruction Language: Chinese
Comments: Very fun and instructive through learning with one professor on a topic of choice.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Advanced Spoken Chinese

Course Department: Chinese
Instructor: Professor Du
Instruction Language: Chinese
Comments: Challenging but fun, learned a lot in colloquial CHinese
Credit Transfer Issues: