Unexpected best time of my life Past Review
By Thomas J Marron (Clarkson University) - abroad from 03/16/2019 to 03/24/2019 with
Clarkson University: China - Doing Business in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute
Everything was worth it. Gained a lot of appreciation for eastern culture and refreshed on China's history
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt like I had received a lot out of the trip. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was very nice and sweet. They really made the trip unforgettable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Hotels were beautiful |
| * Food: |
Food was great |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Could not ask for better exposure |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Felt safe the whole time |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Best guides and best attractions |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $400--> We went out a to experience the night life |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid to try to use the language |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Not being afraid of trying new things, specifically food. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
