Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Truly A Once In A Lifetime Experience Past Review

By (Psychology, Flagler College) - abroad from 05/22/2015 to 06/03/2015 with

Flagler College: China - International Cross-cultural Psychology, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was so great to truly be immersed in the Chinese culture when learning about the psychological differences between the East and West. I learned so much about others, and it was so refreshing. It has definitely inspired me to travel more!

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.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $28
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to haggle as best you can with people.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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* Who did you take classes with?

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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?
  • Sightseeing
  • Asia Institute's Service
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Language Barriers
  • Teaching Us More Chinese
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That is isn't as scary as people made it sound. Even though the Chinese are different in customs and culture if you are open minded its a gorgeous place with so many wonderful people!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!