Shanghai Study Abroad Program Past Review
By Oliver P (Mathematical Economic Analysis, Rice University) for
IES Abroad: Shanghai - Economy, Business & Society
Yes, learned a lot about life and just social interaction and meeting people.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
No learning at all. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administration was incredibly helpful and friendly. Always there when you needed them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Best housing ever. Huge space, lots of accommodations and excellent arrangements. <br /><br /> Housing was excellent |
| * Food: |
Chinese food is excellent. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social life was excellent, the rest of the group was lots of fun and from all different treks of life. Excellent environment. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was much safer than previously imagined. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | Food is relatively cheap if you stick with native restaurants and don't go to western places. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend too much money on American/Western commodities. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Spoke all Chinese, little ability to speak english. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just have a good time. |
