Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (Chinese and Economics, Tufts University) for

Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely! Not only did I improve in language, but my perspective and understanding of Chinese government, society, and people in general expanded greatly. Best experience of my life, honestly

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Fall 2008

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My Chinese language proficiency improved immensly!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great people

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Dorm with Chinese roommate <br /><br /> Nice dorm

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Lots of fun!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

No crime!

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? Approx 75 dollars on everything, food, transport, etc
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? China is very cheap, so you can get away with not spending too much, but going out to Western bars/restuarants can still be expensive

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Being in China was the greatest help for my language study I've had thus far

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get excited, be ready to work and observe the amazing things that China has to offer