Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A glance at local life in Qingdao Past Review

By (BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES., Brandeis University) - abroad from 07/01/2013 to 08/02/2013 with

Qingdao University: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It is very interesting to be in a new environment (and totally different). It definitely worth it.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • culture
  • small class size
* What could be improved?
  • food
  • extracurricular activities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The food there is not so good....

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

econometrics
Course Department: economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: Start with a review in statistic is very useful. The teacher is very well-prepared and provided with a lot of extra materials.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Intro to business law
Course Department: business
Instructor: Jeffery Klein
Instruction Language: english
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: