My good life time experience in Taiwan Past Review
By Won-Jin C (Agbusiness, Illinois State University) for
National Chengchi University (NCCU): New Taipei City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was very fun, and you can meet many students from entire world. It's not only learning about Taiwan, you can also learn people from other world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All of my class was the once a week, but grading system was very similar to American educational system. However, I had some difficulties to understand some professors' English accents; therefore, I had to study by myself for some courses through textbook. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strength: International house, Visa extension, Nice welcoming, many courses in English Weakness: Professor's English speaking skills, some courses were way too difficult |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
There is no restrictions on food. Also they provide you lots of food with not much of money. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
1. Taiwan's 100th year of anniversary 2. Full Moon Festival |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Taiwan is a safe place, you will not any problem 3'o Clock in the morning if you want to go jogging by yourself. |
| 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? | I spent average $350 per week. Food: $60 Personal expense: 290 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It is true many things are cheaper than America, but it doesn't mean cheap (5%cheaper?). If you think something is cheap, you tend to spend more money. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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