A learning experience Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/21/2018 to 06/09/2018 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Beijing

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My chinese language skills improved a lot.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would've gone to a different location where there would have been more than one other person in the program.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? CHNS301
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Chinese language courses were well thought out
* What could be improved?
  • Engagement between staff and students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That there was only going to be one other student.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Business in China

Course Department:
Instructor: Professor Du
Instruction Language: Chinese
Comments: The course was very interesting and well taught. We went at a fast pace but Du laoshi always made sure we understood everything and would place a lot of emphasis on review.
Credit Transfer Issues: