Taiwan: A Trip to Remember Past Review
By A student (Asian Studies/Civilization., Cornell University) - abroad from 02/13/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
National Taiwan University: Taipei - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have taken with me a broader understanding of the Taiwanese culture and language and it has inspired me to continue to make further attempts to deepen my knowledge. It was truly a worthwhile experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* 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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* 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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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 1500 NTD - 2000 NTD |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cheaper food can be found in night market settings or roadside stalls. Snacks in these settings are generally 30-70 NTD. Small family-operated restaurants are also a good way to save money with meals at about 120 NTD. Large restaurants can run fairly expensive at 200+ NTD per person. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | CHIN 2209 - Intermediate Chinese for Heritage Speakers |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | A good way to make practical use language is to go out and explore. Interact with natives. Ask them questions. Many are more than willing to be of help. Go shopping at the night markets and try to do some bargaining. Or try something new on the menu. |
Other Program Information
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* 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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more about traveling around and transportation in Taiwan so that I could go to other regions such as Taichong and Tainan. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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