I am glad that I went to China! Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 06/14/2012 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Education in China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
That I am able to travel abroad!

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I beleive that roommates need to discuss each others health issues and medications so that at least one person on the trip is aware if something happens.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about $30-$60 a week

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?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My travelling partners
  • The city of Xi'an
* What could be improved?
  • Our selection of hotels
  • Our travelling times (plane & train)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish there was more exposure to the higher education system. I wish I knew more Chinese