Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 05/04/2019 to 05/18/2019 with

University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was worthwhile. I learned how business is conducted in China and the differences between China and America. I also learned a lot about the history and culture of China.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Always willing to help and answer questions; made the trip seamless.

* 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

The trip was simply awesome, from the site visits, the cultural experiences, and the people. I could not imagine traveling abroad to China without the help of the Asia Institute.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 USD

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Great Wall
  • The People
  • Shanghai
* What could be improved?
  • Tailor the site visits to be more focused on one area
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Enjoy every day no matter how tired you are because it flies by.