Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

GREAT PROFESSORS. GREAT STAFF. GREAT FOOD. Past Review

By (Franklin & Marshall College) - abroad from 07/04/2015 to 08/08/2015 with

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology: Taipei - AUIA International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
tbh I made new friends and I JUST LOVE TAIPEI. It is indeed worthwhile.

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.

I had three courses so it's actually kinda intensive to me.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Friendly staff. Ice breaking party and trips to other cities and stuff like that. Great administration.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

On-Campus Housing. It's alright. Cheaper than a hotel.

* Food:

ITS TAIPEI DUDE.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I mean I'm from Mainland China...

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

They have CCTV. Idk, kinda safety.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I would def go there again for its food and lectures.

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)

I went downtown for food every weekend. HOT POT IS GREAT. Kinda expensive tho.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? A LOT. I LOVE FOOD.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? DONT SAVE MONEY. EAT MORE. ITS TAIPEI.

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Beautiful staff.
  • legit professors.
  • helpful TA.
* What could be improved?
  • Housing.
  • Financial Aid.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? ALL GOOD.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Calculus 1
Course Department: Math
Instructor: Ivan Matic
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It's challenging but Professor Matic is super nice. Also TA was more than helpful.
Credit Transfer Issues: