Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Worth it. Not too short but not too long. Past Review

By (University of Colorado - Boulder) - abroad from 05/17/2017 to 05/31/2017 with

University of Colorado Boulder: PMBA Doing Business in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute – Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A lot about how different Chinese people live and see the world. A well has how difficult and different business there is.

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? 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)

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?
  • Conan/Wanny/Program Coordinators
  • Food
  • Free Time
* What could be improved?
  • After a while give students an option on what food they may want maybe have home-cooked meal days too
  • more free time with options on what to do
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? China is hot, the boat ride and kung fu show are not worth the cost, no offense, but acrobatics show is amazing! Learn how to use a squaty potty. ALWAYS have toilet paper! Enough sleep makes the experience better.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.