I learned enough about China to want to go back 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?
I learned a ton about the Chinese business culture which would benefit me in my future career.

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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.

The learning experience of how business is done in China was great. A more immersive experience might have been better however.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Maia and Will were great! Daisy, whenever she was around was awesome as well.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Out hotels were perfect accommodations.

* Food:

The food was great.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Because we caught the bus everywhere, we were a little isolated from the public. However if it were a longer trip, we might have had that opportunity.

* 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)

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? Put money aside just for this trip.

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The hosts
  • The food
  • The hotels
* What could be improved?
  • Smaller groups
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Different places to get food aside from what the hosts provided us