Intensive Study Abroad in Beijing - 1 semester of college lvl Chi to testing out of Chi 2! Past Review
By Amanda M (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) for
CET Beijing
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile, I learned so much Chinese in the 8 weeks I was there that I had trouble switch back from the language pledge! Academically it was a no brainer- I plan to go back once I graduate!
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:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I liked self-driven field trips better than the organized ones. |
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* Health Care:
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would bring traveler's checks or withdraw cash and keep cash on me- they don't like American credit cards (Bank of America has free ATM service with China Construction Bank). |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | One semester of Basic Chinese |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Definitely study beforehand, and bring lots of flash cards if that's what helps you study. Enjoy your weekends, and try to stick to the language pledge! |
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