Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Adventures in Shanghair Past Review

By (Policy Planning and Development, University of Southern California) - abroad from 06/03/2013 to 07/14/2013 with

China Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
learned a lot about site plans/site visits/planning research. Yes it was worthwhile.

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.

intense internship with new challenging tasks

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

always available, very helpful, created a fun exciting experience

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very spacious, extremely clean, ample amenities

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? eat local, try lots of dim sum places, food stands are also a great alternative. I was able to eat breakfast lunch and dinner on $6 USD by doing so. Nicer restaurants were about the same as the U.S., $10-12 a plate.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
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?
  • exploring of the city
  • learning computer programming
  • meeting the company
* What could be improved?
  • size of program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? mosquitoes are everywhere!

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.