Past Review
By Lauren K (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) for
University of Texas - Austin: Beijing - Government Maymester
From day one, this has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It opens your eyes to a completely different part of the world and immerses you in a brand new culture. It's so easy to get caught up in the American way of life, and I believe every student should take the time to study abroad. While in China, I realized how much I would love to work and live in a foreign country. There's so much opportunity abroad and I don't want to miss out.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Tsinghua University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The class was very interesting and engaging. It was great to have so many speakers come to us from China and give us their perspective on their own country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed at the international student dorms at Tsinghua University. Overall, it was a very nice facility. The bed was very hard and a little uncomfortable at first. <br /><br /> |
| * Food: |
If you're a vegetarian, China is probably not the best place to visit. Most of the food contains some bit of meat, or has been cooked with meat or a meat broth. However, if you're adventurous China has plenty of good food to offer. I would recommend searching for restaurants that have pictures as well as some English translations so you have a better idea of what you're eating. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
As long as you stay with one or two other people, you should be safe. The bigger the group the better. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I wasn't aware that the money on our meal cards at the university was part of our program cost. I wish we could have received back the money we hadn't spent during the month. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | In traveling to China, you need to be ready for an adventure. You'll see things you've never imagined, and probably won't see in any place else. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
U.S. - China Relations |
| Course Department: | GOV 360N |
| Instructor: | Peter Trubowitz |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The professor was very knowledgeable and well prepared. I just found it odd that for over half the lecture periods we had guest speakers come instead of the professor. |
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