My History in China Past Review
By Nhi-Jaimie P (International Business., Trinity University) for
Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was definitely worthwhile, I met so many wonderful people and learned so much about myself. It was life-changing and I can take everything I learned during this time to my time in my life in America.
Personal Information
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was very affordable and delicious. Don't be scared to try new things! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people on my program were wonderful people, I think we'll still be friends 10 years from now! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about 200-300 kuai a week for food and personal expenses. Food and other things are extremely affordable and shopping can be cheap or expensive depending on where you are and what you buy but usually you can live off comfortably around this area. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bargain, don't be fooled! Bargain, Bargain, Bargain! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practice Chinese everyday because it was necessary to use the language for all types of interactions. It was impossible not to use Chinese. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be adventurous, take risks, but at the end of the day be yourself. |
