China: A foreign world of magic and discovery Past Review
By A student (COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/01/2013 to 06/13/2013 with
Brigham Young University: Traveling - Global Leadership China Study Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a ton about the culture of China and about the entire world through that. 10/10 would recommend
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* 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: |
I would've put 6 stars but it wouldn't let me |
* 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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* Safety: |
you just gotta be smart with your stuff and you'll be fine |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 yuan / ~$50 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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? | whenever you learn a new word/phrase, try to use it with the locals to cement it in your memory and get feedback |
Other Program Information
* 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? | Nothing comes to mind |
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