An interesting experience, but the program can certainly do better. Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/14/2020 to 12/25/2021 with

WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I liked the courses, but not the overall administration. 7 out of 10 worthwhile.

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? No

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? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
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?
  • The courses
  • The classmates
* What could be improved?
  • HOUSING
  • Administrative processes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew I should stay at home instead of trying to go to their housing.