A trip that will stay with me forever! Past Review
By Sarah J (Management with Marketing, University of Exeter) - abroad from 07/30/2012 to 08/30/2012 with
INTO China - Tianjin: Nankai University
I gained so many memories and i learnt so much about the Chinese culture as well as the language. It was 100% worthwhile!
Personal Information
| 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. |
Anyone considering a programme like this should really just go and experience it. I really went back and forth on my decision to finally pay for this programme and I am so glad I did. Everything I expected was met and so much more, I would definitely go again next year if they offer this programme again. It is a trip that will stay with me forever and I have learnt so much about the Chinese culture. I have so many memories and new friends all around the world, such a brilliant experience and I am grateful to have experienced it! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Dalian |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dalian |
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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? | Around 400RMB |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginners Chinese |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To get a VPN from your University or you cant get on Social sites |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
