Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great program! Past Review

By (San Diego State University) - abroad from 07/07/2016 to 07/22/2016 with

San Diego State University: China – Accounting in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about different opportunities abroad

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.

The course was great and even better that we got to visit companies with the help of the Ask Institute

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They did a great job. Not all was perfect, but their effort to make it so was impeccable.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great hotel and hotel staff!

* Food:

Thanks for showing us good places to eat!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I became friends with several locals and international people

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

All good.

* Safety:

Good city to be in

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

I wish I was there longer!

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)

It was easy. But you can spend easily if youre not careful

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 1000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Work hard, play hard

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
  • International Students
* 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?
  • Company visits
  • City life
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Weather and outside activities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Mandarin

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.