Fantastic Experience Past Review
By A student (International Business., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 10/07/2012 with
University of Texas - San Antonio: Honors College China Program
Yes it was great, I really gained an appreciation/understanding of the Chinese culture, at least in the area we visited.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The program was excellent from an educational standpoint. I was particularly pleased with the first hand experiences of cultural differences. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels were great, and the two rides on the overnight train were definitely an experience. |
* Food: |
The food was fantastic, I really liked learning to eat with chopsticks and trying all sorts of different dishes. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Well we were obviously foreigners, but everyone was very friendly |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
I felt very safe during the program. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Food and housing were provided, so the only cash I spent was for souvenirs. |
* 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? | $30 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
* 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? | Bring cough medicine |