Study in China, it will blow your mind and make you a more worldly person! Past Review
By Tony S (Master of Business Administration, Kansas State University) - abroad from 01/03/2015 to 01/11/2015 with
Kansas State University: International Business in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I learned a lot about the Chinese culture and how business is changing it at an ever increasing rate.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Combined with my professor's expertise and that of our guides, Eva Li and Laura Yang, I learned more than I could possibly imagine in such a short time. Request those two for an amazing experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Eva Li and Laura Yang spoke great English and were extremely helpful. They truly made the experience a trip of a lifetime and further motivated me to learn more of the world around me. I have nothing negative to say about my experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The Ibis hotel in Beijing and Pentahotel in Hong Kong were great. We didn't send much time there (which I liked), but when we did, they were comfortable and spacious enough. |
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Eva and Laura did a great job of showing us an amazing range of Chinese cuisine and were wonderful company. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I had many questions and both Eva and Laura did a great job of explaining how Chinese culture works and how it is different from American culture. They really are incredibly worldly and wonderful people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I, personally, didn't have any health issues, but if I didn't I felt very comfortable in the knowledge I would receive prompt healthcare. |
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I have never felt so safe in an international country. I loved every minute. |
| 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) |
Combined with the relatively low prices and favorable exchange rate, I found China extremely affordable. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 USD |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Commit to a set amount each month to set aside for the sole purpose of studying abroad; otherwise you may never. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | I wish I knew more about how westernized China is and is becoming. That was very interesting. |
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! |
