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Experiecning the chinese business culture Past Review

By (Business, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 05/02/2015 to 05/16/2015 with

University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much from my trip to China. It was my first time in an East-Asian country and it was very interesting to experience being in large cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Our group got to make some lifetime memories b y visiting great sites like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and Hong Kong. In addition we visited eight different companies and got to see different aspects of Chinese companies, from manufacturing to corporate offices to R&D.

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.

We listened to numerous enjoyable and engaging lectures on Chinese history, culture, business, and the mobile phone supply chain.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff from the Asia Institute were fabulous! They had an amazing trip planned for us and were very approachable, friendly, and flexible.

* 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? ~$200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring as much Chinese currency from home so you do not need to deal with ATMs possibly keeping your card and bank fees.

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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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Engaging
  • Fast paced
* What could be improved?
  • directions for dinner
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to properly hail a cab

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.