China may become the economic world leader in the future. Past Review

By Nancy K (Management, University of Wisconsin - Stout) for

University of Wisconsin - Stout: Hong Kong - Operations Management in China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

This experience was very worthwhile, because my company has an office in china and is intending to open another manufacturing facility. It really opens a persons mindset to think in a completely different way.

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.	It was done through the american educational system
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	our teacher did an excellent job.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:	teacher did an excellent job ensuring that the quality of food was above average.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	all were memorable
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	to my surprise I felt very safe in china
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

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?	I spent about $500, most was for souvenirs and unnecessary items
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Getting money out of the ATM is the best way to convert to the foreign currency.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Hotel
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Local Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students