RMS UIBE Beijing Summer Program Past Review
By Jeremy U (BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES., University of Hawaii - Manoa) for
NEOMA Business School: Beijing - Summer Masters-Level Business Program at UIBE
Yes, the program was worthwhile. I gained a better understanding about where China is in its development and why the culture is the way it is.
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. |
The workload was very good and allowed us to explore Beijing. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The coordinator was great and provided us support all the time. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotel was a good accomodation for Beijing. It had air conditioning and was nearby the university. |
| * Food: |
The food was a cultural experience with a range from good to bad tasting. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City were great to see in person. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The city was pretty safe. The sanitary conditions of various areas in the city were questionable. |
| 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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Language
| 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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Enjoy the culture and the sights. |
