Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Marketing, MBA, North Dakota State University) - abroad from 05/17/2014 to 05/28/2014 with

North Dakota State University: China - International Leadership and Management in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The Chinese culture. I was unaware of what it would be like over there. I loved every minute of being over there. It was totally 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.

There's no classroom that can educate you on what we experienced abroad. It was truly an amazing experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very professional at all times. Dressed appropriately and on time

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The accommodations were amazing!

* Food:

You haven't experienced Chinese food until you go to China. Just amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The most memorable integration with the local culture is when we visited the local university. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

When a student was sick, they handled it promptly.

* Safety:

Never at any time did I feel unsafe.

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

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $1,000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save it for the end when you can buy stuff at the Silk Market. It is amazing there.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Meeting students
  • Playing basketball with locals
  • THE FOOD!!
* What could be improved?
  • More interaction with local students
  • Maybe some fun activities like go karts or batting cages.
  • Maybe some exotic Chinese foods
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save all money for the Silk Market. And that there are Go Kart tracks in Shanghai

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'