An Incredible Semester Past Review
By A student (Individualized Major, University of Connecticut) - abroad from 03/01/2015 to 05/22/2015 with
National Chengchi University (NCCU): New Taipei City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Made a myriad of international friends whom I will never forget. You will make so many memories and learn a lot about yourself. Also it's the safest place I've ever lived in, which makes traveling all around very convenient and enjoyable. Just don't forget to engage in the local culture as well and, if you are studying Chinese, to use it really vigorously.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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Fantastic program for those interested in an incredible international student body, learning traditional Chinese and seeing true Chinese culture, traveling (all over!), eating great food, having a great time in a really safe country... definitely would recommend Taiwan. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The metro is cheap but it accumulates quite quickly. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | NA |
| 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? | You HAVE to make as many local friends as international friends in order to get better at Chinese and keep it after you leave. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That Taiwan's night market food is nearly all deep-fried... don't forget to eat healthy and try to cook for yourself! |
