Past Review
By Josephine C (Political Science And Environmental Studies, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Nanjing University: Nanjing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES, learned more much about other countries and China
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
classes generally well taught |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
lived with other international students studying Chinese <br /><br /> nice to live with other international students, but made it difficult to meet local students |
| * Food: |
many restaurants close by, very cheap food |
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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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| * Safety: |
went to international health clinic by myself when sick |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30, about 210 RMB |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | seeing a doctor at an international health clinic is very expensive, replacing your passport |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
listening improved |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | have a copy of your passport and visa |
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