It was the experience of a lifetime Past Review
By A student (english, east asian studies, Trinity University) - abroad from 06/03/2015 to 07/24/2015 with
Lingnan University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad was eye-opening, to say the least. Becoming immersed in another culture is an amazing experience, one I would repeat in a heartbeat
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* 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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* Food: |
The on-campus food was rather lack-luster, but there were enough amazing, alternate food options to compensate |
* 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? |
I didn't personally have any health problems while abroad |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* 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) |
You can eat cheap pretty easily, you just have to be willing to get off campus |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $50 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* 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? | Lingnan University is on the outskirts of HK-you will have to take a long MTR trip to get into town. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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.' |
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