Amazing! Past Review
By Nichol H (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 07/09/2014 to 08/14/2014 with
China Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was definitely worth while. I gained a greater appreciation for America, I made a ton of new friends, I learned so much about China and its culture. I tried amazing food and made memories I will remember for the rest of my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone loves you and appreciates your hard work during this program! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the hotel and loved it! |
| * Food: |
I loved all of the food! Be brave and try as much as you can, you wont regret it! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We are only there for 5 weeks so you cannot fully integrate into the culture but you do a bit. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any health issues while abroad |
| * Safety: |
For the most part I always felt safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
I ended up spending a lot of money while abroad, but I shopped and went out a ton. If you don't plan on shopping a lot you could get by with a lot less money. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You will be fine if you bring a hair straightener and power strip. Lesson planning takes a lot of work and time. Do not pack so much clothes you really wont need it. Bring lots of bug spray and workout type clothes. Bring a couple of nice dress up outfits. |
