An amazing 180 degree experience Past Review
By Rene G (International Business., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 05/18/2012 to 05/31/2012 with
University of Texas - San Antonio: College of Business: Singapore & Malaysia Immersion
The importance of long-term relationships in the business world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very helpful. On both Malaysia and Singapore, the administration planned a great itinerary, and everything was done on time. They were content that we were there, and offered their services in case we needed anything. |
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* Housing:
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Food was excellent! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip only lasted for 12 days, although I did feel integrated with the culture. Especially, by having lunch with professors and students, and by getting to know business professionals. |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| 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? | Obtain a part time job or cut your weekly spendings. The money that you save, deposit it into a savings account. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | speaking Malay or Mandarin |
