I had a great time made good friends , had once in a life time trip . i wish i had more time. thanks Past Review

By (Spanish, Southwest Tennessee Community College) for

China Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I love it! i just wish that we had more time and also could take a couple of chinese language lesons

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.

Hard work but learn a lot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I wish that they could of told us more about where we where going to stay to prepare are selfs. Wish we could of had more time and not rush so many things.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

rooms where not to clean, would recomend student to bring bed sheets.

* Food:

Food was diffrient but thats any country you go to.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Went we saw the buddas THE BEST! not my favorite was The taylor it was a waist of time and money.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

safety was good. the lock us in a building with chains

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? none

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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  • Other

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Thanks Southwest , for letting me travel and learn so many cultures!