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Immersive and Impressive Trip to China! Past Review

By (University of Cincinnati) - abroad from 12/13/2019 to 05/23/2020 with

University of Cincinnati: Doing Business in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained insight into how China differs from my own country. Speaking with the guides/students and connecting with them following the actual experience

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.

Doing Business in China exposed each UC student to unique businesses and practices in China. The company visits exceeded my expectations.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food in each city we visited was phenomenal! The program included multiple meals that introduced me to food I had never tried before. From dumpling making to visiting Muslim street, the food on the trip was one of my favorite parts.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Our guides did a great job introducing us to the local culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe on this trip. All students were well taken care of.

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

My trip was only ten days, however, the amount of growth and knowledge I experienced it felt like I was in China for a month. I enjoyed the people, food, and program thoroughly.

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)

This just depends on what you buy.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

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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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Asia Institute coordinators
  • All the family style meals the group had
  • The Great Wall of China visit
* What could be improved?
  • More time on the trip
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Studying more of the language.

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.