Best trip ever! Past Review
By William Hsin (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 03/07/2019 to 03/17/2019 with
University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I learned more about another culture, it was definitely worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned so much from everyone on the trip. I am very glad that I went. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The PCs were the best that one could ask one. Very friendly and caring for our health and safety, while at the same time being our friends. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very nice hotels, I felt really rich. |
| * Food: |
Awestruck. No words to describe the balance of each meal and individual entree. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was a trip full of adventure and non-stop learning. Seeing another lively world that changed the way I think about China. |
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? | Tried everything I could |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not spend a lot of money at the Silk Market! Save it for Yu Garden. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
We didnt learn enough beforehand. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Some college |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Study the basics! |
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? | That English is not really well known. |
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. |
