When do I get to go back to Shanghai? Past Review
By A student (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 03/01/2018 to 03/11/2018 with
University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I learned more about Chinese culture and doing business in China. I plan to work in Asia in the future, so I this was definitely worthwhile.
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. |
I wish there would have been a site visit to a biotech company. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site staff were absolutely fantastic. They made the program worthwhile. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels were phenomenal. |
| * Food: |
I am a vegetarian and there were minimal vegetarian options available, even though I submitted a dietary restriction request before the program started. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like we really experienced the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not need health care |
| * Safety: |
Unbelievably safe. Felt very comfortable |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had a fantastic time on the program and would do it again in the heartbeat. |
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? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | No |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How packed the schedule would be |
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 NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
