The best trip to Asia ever! Past Review
By Pj R (Quinnipiac University) - abroad from 01/04/2016 to 01/15/2016 with
Quinnipiac University: Asia – Business in South Korea and Japan, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I learned a lot about how different the countries in asia are compared to the United States
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an unbelievable experience that taught me a lot about the culture and business life in Asia. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The team behind the experience couldn't have done a better job! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotel in Japan was very small and made it impossible to unpack luggage |
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The food was excellent! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I learned first hand about the culture in asia. I got to live a true cultural experience that I will never forget! |
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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) |
You will definitely need to bring a good amount of money with you on the trip. We'll more than $300 in each country |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't eat at expensive restaurants |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring more money |
