A Shangtastic Adventure Past Review
By Jake J (Chinese Language, Literature Environmental Studies, North Central College) - abroad from 08/23/2017 to 12/16/2017 with
IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - Intensive Chinese Language
I learned how to manage a bevy of responsibilities. I gained confidence in my language and travel abilities. I met some great people. I learned how to better utilize my patience and resilience. Great learning experience
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot. The intensive language setting is a tremendous way to improve your Chinese, and your comfort in using it. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Staff was very helpful with any of the problems I had. Yingyi saved me and my friends many a time. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My housing situation was less than ideal. My host mother was not particularly kind. But a worthwhile experience |
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| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It goes by fast. Enjoy it all |
