Getting lost in Hong Kong Past Review

By (Marketing/Textiles & Apparel, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 06/18/2012 to 08/10/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in Hong Kong

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I feel like I'm three steps ahead of everyone my age. I gained so much knowledge I think it is itching to get out! I know my experience will help me in the future when I get a full time job.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

* 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? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Depends where I went traveling on the weekends

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Traveling to different countries
  • Eating different foods
  • Learning abut the Asia culture
* What could be improved?
  • Upfront costs
  • Housing
  • More scholarships
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It rains all the time there!