Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I love China Past Review

By (University of Cincinnati) - abroad from 12/13/2019 to 12/22/2019 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?
That China is exceptional and a model to follow in uncertain times

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

So nice, wonderful people to spend time with, made many friends!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very nice, extremely accommodating

* Food:

Delicious, best food in the world, especially hot pot!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The people are the nicest people in the world, very friendly

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Safest place on Earth

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat at small, local places, food is extremely cheap and delicious

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?

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?
  • The food
  • The people
  • The atmosphere
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I might not be able to go back. I would've spent more time exploring.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'