Past Review
By Sarah M (Global Studies: Humanities, Providence College) for
SIT Study Abroad: China - Health, Environment, and Traditional Chinese Medicine
completely worthwhile, it didn't really change my future plans or academic interests but it furthered them for sure.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Yunnan Nationalities University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My expectations were exceeded. The program was amazing!! They have been doing it for so long that there really isn't anything that I would change. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived with both host families and in the dorms. I spent about half of my time in the dorm, and half of my time with two different host familes. (One for two weeks, one for a little less than a month). <br /><br /> I felt completely safe at all times. Beautiful surroundings, close to class and very near local nightlife. It was not necessary to buy sheets or cookware. Both of my host families were amazing and made me feel completely welcome. |
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Try new things and new places. They are all different and delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt safe |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | multi-entry visa expenses |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
We could practice with each other, other Chinese college students, our teachers, etc. Everyday using the language was necessary in small interactions and some larger ones. No, most people did not speak English. |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Anyone would benefit from this program. Students interested in being adventerous and in having an extrordinary study abroad experience should definitely consider this program |
