My time at Fudan University Past Review

By (Philosophy, Political Science, and Law, SUNY - Binghamton) for

Fudan University: Shanghai - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I love my abroad experience and I would definitely go again if possible. One thing that I did learn that it is very important to keep an open mind when abroad.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Summer 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There are plenty opportunities to learn Chinese everywhere, even outside of the university.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Much nicer than most American dorms I would say. <br /><br />

* 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? I can spend very little on food if I don't eat healthy food.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a list of your spending.

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students