Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

China - When can I come back? Past Review

By (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 03/01/2018 to 03/11/2018 with

University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the Chinese culture and people while we were there. I got to experience things I never thought I would like an authentic Tai Chi class while also getting to take pictures with locals because we looked so different to them. We also got to see business practices in China which is practical for almost every job in America so definitely a plus!

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

* 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?

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 people
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • Making sure the company tours were all planned out beforehand
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how much the travel bug would've hit me because now I can't stop planning my future trips!