Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing! Past Review

By (Texas Christian University) - abroad from 05/16/2017 to 05/26/2017 with

Texas Christian University: China - Global Supply Chain Management: Business in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about life and business in China. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

During the trip, I learned so much about Chinese culture, life, and business in China. The tour guides were fantastic with leading our trip and with sharing knowledge about the places we visited.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program administration exceeded my expectations and was extremely helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The first hotel was great except it had some air conditioning issues. The second hotel was perfect and overall my housing experience was excellent.

* Food:

The food was delicious!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The host city was very safe but no matter where you go in the world, it is wise to travel in groups.

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

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)

Food and personal expenses were very affordable... Make sure you barter diligently with the sales people so you can get a great deal.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take out more money than you want per ATM withdrawal to limit transaction fees. I made multiple withdrawals and therefore paid multiple transaction fees.

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
* 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?
  • Tour Guides
  • Food
  • Free time
* What could be improved?
  • na
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I should have gone over to China or another Asian country earlier to make a longer trip.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!