Best time in Yunnan Past Review

By (International Relations and Affairs., The University of Texas at Austin) for

SIT Study Abroad: China - Health, Environment, and Traditional Chinese Medicine

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely going to have China and research in my career.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Everything was great. Teachers were awesome yet challenging. Host university life was very different, but also fun. Met tons of great students and made a lot of friends.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Absolutely wonderful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great location in Kunming, close to everything. Host family was awesome.

* Food:

Miss the food everyday.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great field trips all around Yunnan.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Felt safe. Went over all the preventative health stuff.

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)

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

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living in Yunnan
  • the independence
  • The awesome southeast asian kids in the dorm
* What could be improved?
  • help with writing paper
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it. You will be challenged, uncomfortable, and at times discouraged, but you will also have the time of your life.