Unforgettable experience in China! Past Review
By Angelica P (Oregon State University) - abroad from 07/06/2012 to 08/31/2012 with
INTO China - Tianjin: Nankai University
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Overall, the program was worthwhile! I made new friends, learned a new language and culture. I also explored one of the seven wonders of the world!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Beijing foreign studies university and Dongbei university of finance and economics |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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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? |
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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
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ¥ 75-150 depending on the type of restaurant |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Tips if you are wanting to buy from the silk market know the prices, for example jeans should be ¥70-100 if you can get them at a lower price good for you! Things can be very cheap, but make sure you don't spend all your money on the first weeks. |
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 |
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| 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? | Don't be afraid to speak with Chinese locals and practice your Chinese when you can! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* 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? |
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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? | Don't take a lot of clothes to china don't buy clothes before you come to china if you plan on shopping! |
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