Wonderful and enlightening experience August 21, 2025
By Kevin N (Chinese, None) - abroad from 06/25/2025 to 07/28/2025 with
Go Abroad China: Teen Mandarin Study Tour & Cultural Immersion in China
The people and culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teacher was very professional, friendly and was extremely patient. Books that the program provided were easy to understand and learn from. Within a week I could read a little bit of Chinese which I thought I could never do. One thing I wish they could add is more accommodations because I feel like every student has a different way of learning. For me it’s a struggle with reading and learning “pingyin”. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was friendly and on point. Quick and effective communication. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfied with living. Getting to meet new people and family is always very refreshing. |
| * Food: |
There is nothing to complain about the food in China. The variety of foods makes it one of the best experiences. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very interesting culture. Got to learn a lot about the locals and their culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Haven’t experienced any health problems on the way so no comment on that. |
| * Safety: |
Haven’t had any robberies; had never felt unsafe; never had any major incidents. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It’s the only one I know I could relay on. |
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) |
Living with only 1000us a month and still having 700 left after 1 month. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to limit your budget by setting a daily limit ex:no more than 50yuan per day |
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 |
Surrounded by the language |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| 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? | None |
| 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? | Talk to people |
Other Program Information
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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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How the culture would be like |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
