The best trip to Asia ever! Past Review

By (Quinnipiac University) - abroad from 01/04/2016 to 01/15/2016 with

Quinnipiac University: Asia – Business in South Korea and Japan, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about how different the countries in asia are compared to the United States

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.

It was an unbelievable experience that taught me a lot about the culture and business life in Asia.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The team behind the experience couldn't have done a better job!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The hotel in Japan was very small and made it impossible to unpack luggage

* Food:

The food was excellent!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I learned first hand about the culture in asia. I got to live a true cultural experience that I will never forget!

* 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)

You will definitely need to bring a good amount of money with you on the trip. We'll more than $300 in each country

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat at expensive restaurants

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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 people with us (Program Director)
  • The tour guides
  • The exposure to culture
* What could be improved?
  • The hotels to stay at
  • Prior knowledge of paying for travel
  • have less companys and more cultural visits
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring more money