Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Rich History with Controlled Cultural Chaos Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/02/2012 to 06/14/2012 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Education in China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learning to embrace and really respect cultural differences as a way to enrich my life in the US and share that with my family and students in my classroom.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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? No

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be aware. Know money conversion rates.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • I loved meeting the students at the schools visited.
* What could be improved?
  • Living arrangements, itinerary scheduling and transportation in country.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had a clearer picture of the physical rigor the trip would require.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

AED 678 Social,Economic and Educational Reform in 21st Century China
Course Department: Educational Leadership
Instructor: Dr. Embry Jenlink
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: