Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Absolutely amazing experiences! Past Review

By (University of Colorado - Boulder) - abroad from 05/14/2017 to 06/02/2017 with

University of Colorado Boulder: International Operations in Hong Kong, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program was incredible. Not only did we meet many amazing global companies, we were able to be fully submerged into the culture. The small group of kids was spectacular as we all were able to stick together and enjoy every moment.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Maybe $50 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find an international market that you love, and get some things to have at the hotel! Many nights we did cheese and crackers/sandwiches/fruit and veggies etc. This made a huge difference as we weren't out buying dinners every night!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? N/A
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

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?
  • Being fully submerged into the local culture
  • Loved all the global companies we were able to visit
  • Our guides from Asia Institute were amazing.
* What could be improved?
  • The hotel in Shenzhen
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have known to bring less clothing. I really only lived in a few business clothing items, and then other casual clothes. You really don't need that much!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.