Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Truly Amazing Experience Past Review

By (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 05/03/2019 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?
A better understanding of foreign cultures is important to personal growth. I have learned so much about the Chinese culture and I feel that I am a better person because of it. I hope to study abroad more in the future and learn even more from it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

I had an amazing time on this trip. I learned so much about China and its history. In addition, I was able to learn about the economy and business practices in another country. Not many people get to experience this and I am truly grateful that I was given this opportunity.

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

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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  • 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?
  • Food
  • Historic site visits
  • Company visits
* What could be improved?
  • More unstructured free time
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Use every second of your free time to experience something new.