Best way to learn the language and culture. Past Review

By (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/01/2012 to 06/20/2012 with

Utah Valley University: Traveling - Chinese

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a world class education from a supportive teacher, and teacher's who really cared about my success and improvement in learning their language and culture.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: ChuXiong Normal University
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

One on one classroom instruction was great!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300.00

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? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Great feedback and experience given from teacher.
* What could be improved?
  • More convient internet connection.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More prepared to live in the conditions of the country.