Excellent Experience Past Review
By Eddie Chern (California Baptist University) - abroad from 06/05/2017 to 06/15/2017 with
California Baptist University: Doing Business in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute
Communication and understanding of culture can make a difference on the abroad experience. It is worth it.
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 |
The Asia Institute did a wonderful job of coordinating all activities and travels. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The living arrangements were excellent with very high standards. |
| * Food: |
The meals arranged by The Asia Institute were superb! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Asian Institute integrated a lot of social and cultural experiences through activities and meals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The Asian Institute were really proactive with caring for people with food allergy. |
| * Safety: |
There weren't much safety concerns with the arrangement that The Asian Institute; however, students will need to be smart when they go out and explore the city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The Asian Institute did a wonderful job with the program arrangement. It was eventful, and they made sure that the participants experience the best part of China. |
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? | $50 US |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring snacks and comfort food when you travel abroad. It will save a few bucks when you are getting homesick and want some American food. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
