Liffe Changing Past Review

By (University of Colorado - Boulder) - abroad from 05/16/2017 to 06/03/2017 with

University of Colorado Boulder: International Operations in Hong Kong, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A perspective on the world and how other people live

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.

I loved the hands on style of learning, by far the beast class I have taken at CU!!!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The Asia institute and their employees were all incredible!

* 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)

Hong Kong is an Expensive city to be in

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't be afraid to spend on experiences ion study abroad trips. They are all worth it!!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? try your best to speak the language, even if you mess up. the locals will like your effort

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the culture
  • the people
  • being out of my comfort zone
* What could be improved?
  • a few of the visits were boring
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how easy the metro was and some basic cantonese

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'