Summer Chinese Language in Beijing Past Review
By Gary (Texas State University-San Marcos) - abroad from 06/08/2015 to 07/31/2015 with
Go Abroad China : Internship in China Program
Yes, I was always curious about China and had started slowly learning Chinese back home. So going to Beijing was a great opportunity for me
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
short term course, the classes were very intensive. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I hardly had any administration problems because I got help with my application and registration at BLCU |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Beijing is a great city to explore, culturally, entertainment etc |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I like learning Chinese and look forward to possibly visiting China again if I can |
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) |
rent was a bit costly, but eating at the university canteen or smaller restaurants on campus was very affordable |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Western food restaurants are kind of overpriced, if you can cook then a couple of times a week it might save you lots. |
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 |
we were told to always speak Chinese in class |
| 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 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | its fun if you practice together with your classmates and friends rather than going off by yourself |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | to bring my Chinese-English dictionary, my phone one was a bit problematic when I tried using it in China |
