Beijing, the culture paradise Past Review
By Josh S (Global Business and Accounting, University of Redlands) for
Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Absolutely. It was the best choice I could have made. Not only did I learn a new language, but I learned a new culture and political system through hands on means.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Beijing Foreign Studies 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. |
Fantastic education. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The most dedicated group of people. The most you could ask for in another program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Can't wait to come back and see them. Although I had a small commute to and from school, it did not hinder my relationship whatsoever with the rest of the students. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My language went from none to conversation within a few short months. This was aided by not only the expert instruction from Chinese instructors, but also |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open to trying new things, being in new places, and working harder in Chinese than ever before. |
