Take Me Back Past Review
By Stephanie (San Diego State University) - abroad from 09/02/2019 to 01/31/2020 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Shanghai - Fudan University
From this experience I was able to learn a lot more about myself than I had already known. I learned how to be flexible when language barrier issues occurred and how to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Being able to learn and practice the language in the region itself is an experience that is unforgettable. It really allows you to pick up the language faster and provides you with an opportunity to talk with locals.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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 |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program that TEAN carries out in Shanghai I say is very well done. TEAN provides you the opportunity to take classes in English at Fudan University alongside other local students at the third best university in China and 40th in the world. From the moment you consider applying till the end of the program the on-ground and Chicago staff is always there to assist you with anything that you may need. Whether it is your first time abroad to your first time in China there is a number of cultural immersion opportunities that TEAN provides for you to gain not only an insight into Shanghai but also China as a whole, such as through local experiences to trips to Chengdu and Beijing. |
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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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? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do your research by looking at the blog on the TEAN website as well as other websites on Shanghai. As it will help you maximize your experience to the fullest by knowing what places you want to go to and things you want to do. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
