Unforgettable Experience in China Past Review
By A student (Interntional Relations and Chinese Studies, Tufts University) - abroad from 09/10/2012 to 01/11/2013 with
Beijing Normal University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It is truly worthwhile. It was my first time spending months in China, so I experienced real China.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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 |
English version of this institution is not that well organized. It looks good, but you might find difficulties finding info about classes. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It's AWESOME! you would not like to leave the school because of this hotel system. Janitorial staffs clean your room everyday and change your blankets and pillow every 10 days. |
| * Food: |
you need to study Chinese foods before going, otherwise you might end up going to Mcdonald's for first few weeks. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I just calculated in total at the end of the semester, so I have no idea. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy things too much because everything is cheap in China |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
all classes are 100% taught in Chinese |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| 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? | CHNS 22 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't assume that everyone is fluent in English. More frequent you talk in Chinese, faster your level improves |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | not limited to this program, but for students who are planning to study in China in general, don't need to carry a large amount of money on your first day and extremely worry about pickpockets. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
