Awesome Trip/Program! Past Review

By (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 03/03/2017 to 03/11/2017 with

University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in Asia, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience was great. I earned a lot about the culture and how to conduct business in China. We went to awesome locations, the visits were informative and our hosts were great.

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University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute – Beijing, Shanghai Photo University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute – Beijing, Shanghai Photo University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute – Beijing, Shanghai Photo University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute – Beijing, Shanghai Photo University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute – Beijing, Shanghai Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Our hosts were very kind, fun and resourceful

* 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?

No issues

* 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)

The program really covers a lot and you get great value for the cost of the program.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 500
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Exchange money at ATM's and use a credit card assuming you have zero foreign transaction fees. It makes it easier to track purchases

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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Basic
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? get familiar with basic words to help get around

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Hosts
  • Culture
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Logistics planning
  • lodging (to a small degree)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew the language better

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.