Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

CET Taiwan Summer 2025 August 28, 2025

By (Film and English, Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/21/2025 to 08/02/2025 with

CET Taiwan

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained life skills and improved my Chinese speaking ability. It was 100% worthwhile and an amazing experience.

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.

The class was intense but an extremely fun and open environment. The program provided many resources.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration were always very friendly and helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was very nice apartment-style living. I had a kitchen with appliances and two bathrooms. There were some ant problems but the program admin gave us recommendations for products.

* Food:

The food is extremely delicious and very cheap.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The city is very safe.

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)

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

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Chinese 40b
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Intensive
  • Immersive
  • Fun program events
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation
  • Placement test
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't be afraid to try new things and travel to new places because time goes by so fast when you are there.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.