Lots of Fun, Lots of Money, Lots of Committment Past Review
By Devin R (Communication and Political Science, Syracuse University) for
Syracuse University: Hong Kong - Syracuse University in Hong Kong
It was certainly a worthwhile experience. The internship program (module C) is very good as well, a true resume builder. Visiting Japan and Sri lanka were great experience and certainly something I will remember for the rest of my life. I also made great friends here as well. The administration is not very helpful though.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Academics are not overally challenging but the courses give you a decent amount of information. The grading system is excellent and high grades should be expected. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The leader of the program is quite less than a competent, the office is okay, however lacks flexibility. They are overly protective over their students and try to enforce rules which prohibit having fun while abroad. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was okay, very far from night life though. This program is very expensive because housing in Hong Kong is very expensive. |
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Start out slow and then move on from there |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Amazing experiences. This program really sets you up to have some great experiences. Module A in beginning is traveling throughout China or elsewhere as a group. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Very Safe City |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Only come on this trip if you have great financial liquidity and you are willing to meet new people and have a different experience than the norm. |
