China Does Not Disappoint Past Review
By Chris (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 05/05/2018 to 05/19/2018 with
University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute
I feel that I learned so much about China's history and people. We visited so many culture sites and all of them were amazing. It was very worthwile.
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. |
There were plenty of resources for me to go to on this trip. It was not too stressful and I felt that I learned a lot over the two weeks abroad. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels in each city were great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Seven people in our group got sick during our time in Beijing. However, they were taken care of and back to normal within a day or two. |
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I felt pretty safe on this trip. It was mainly in more crowded areas that I needed to be more concerned of my surroundings. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This program really opened my eyes to a whole new environment and culture. It was my first time in China and I loved every moment. |
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) |
Most of the meals were very reasonably priced. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | When at the local street markets/vendors, make sure to negotiate for a better deal on items. |
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 |
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| 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 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Learn basic sentences to communicate. Translator apps are helpful as well. |
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 knew the coolest parts of each city to explore prior to the program. It would've saved a lot of time. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
