Wasteful yet Fulfilling Past Review

By (Visual & Performing Arts, Savannah State University) for

Savannah State University: Traveling - Study Abroad in China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really learned to appreciate where i come from.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The information provided by the host school was very informative.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I feel like everything was excellent

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing arrangements were somewhat fine except for the moving from one location to the next.

* Food:

It is very important that future students are mandated to bring items such as, grits, oatmeal, and maybe noodles so that they have a supply of food just in case they do not eat much while abroad.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great Wall, Peoples Square, Club Phebe,

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it!!!! All

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Adv. English

Course Department:
Instructor: Rose Metts
Instruction Language: English
Comments: We participated more in class. HOwever, the work did become overwhelming not leaving anytime to accomplish our other course's requirements.
Credit Transfer Issues: