Forever wanting to go back! Past Review
By Victoria P (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 03/05/2015 to 03/15/2015 with
University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I learned so much about China by being there that will help me in the future. This was the experience of a lifetime and it was definitely worth it.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I was able to learn a ton about China and myself while being submersed in such an interesting culture. I can't wait to go back! I love China! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Asia Institute was amazing and helped us with whatever we needed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels we stayed in were more than I expected--they were extremely nice. |
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Soup dumplings are amazing, but most of the food was really good too. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really felt the chance to connect with a place unfamiliar to me and learn about a culture other than my own. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe the entire trip. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Learn to bargain! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I would have brought a rolly suit case. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
