Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By Mike Neumayer (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 05/04/2019 to 05/18/2019 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?
This experience was worthwhile. I learned how business is conducted in China and the differences between China and America. I also learned a lot about the history and culture of China.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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Always willing to help and answer questions; made the trip seamless. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The trip was simply awesome, from the site visits, the cultural experiences, and the people. I could not imagine traveling abroad to China without the help of the Asia Institute. |
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? | $100 USD |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Enjoy every day no matter how tired you are because it flies by. |
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