Shanghai: Cultural experiences. Past Review
By Christopher N (History and Political Science, SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Shanghai - Chinese Business Language & Culture at Fudan University
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
I think maybe a longer program and perhaps more cultural learning in the city or even in another city. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Not many vegan choices. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Shanghai sight seeing trip. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It could get dangerous be very careful at night always walk in a group. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | like 200RMB? |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | field trips, drinking and souvenir. |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Try not to have it all about learning do as much exploring as possible. Students studying Chinese would love it. |
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