A Blonde in Beijing: New Celebrity Past Review

By (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) for

CET Beijing

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained better study habits, a more accepting mindset, and a positive attitude

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved my teachers, they were amazing and made a dry topic entertaining. The work was hard and excessive, but now that I'm done I feel that it was all worth it as my fluency and confidence speaking the language has greatly increased.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? More included meals

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans