Past Review

By (Nursing., Samford University) for

Samford University: Jilin- Samford in Jilin, China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Summer 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The trip was great. We learned much just by being immersed in the culture and the hospital setting.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I learned much about the healthcare in China and got to see and learn much in the hospital.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We lived in the top of the hospital. I shared a room and bathroom with another Samford student. Our accomodations were great. <br /><br />

* Food:

The food was delicious Chinese food unlike anything I've ever eaten.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We got to do and see so many fun things in China!

* 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? No

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? The only things I bought were souvenirs because our meals were paid for. For the entire month I only spent $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Everything is really cheap! Leave room in your bag to bring home souvenirs!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
Language acquisition improvement?

We learned some words in Chinese but we always had translators there to help us.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The Sands are wonderful. It was a wonderful trip where I learned so much about Chinese culture and beliefs, got to see many things in the hospital such as heart surgery, and also was a silent light of Christ to the people of China as we would go for walks at night and pray.