Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Trip to China! Past Review

By (Human Resources Management, Utah State University) - abroad from 03/02/2016 to 03/14/2016 with

Utah State University: China - International HR in China, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to see many historic and cultural sites, which was amazing. I also enjoyed visiting the various companies and learning how they run their HR departments to help the company succeed.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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

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)

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?
  • Fun travel group
  • Very good hosts
  • Amazing cultural experiences
* What could be improved?
  • Sometimes the food was hard to enjoy
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I'd learned more phrases so I could have communicated better with the locals.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!