A 10 Day Cultural immersion! Past Review
By Emily M (MBA, Xavier University) - abroad from 02/28/2014 to 03/08/2014 with
Xavier University: Asia – MBA Doing Business in Southeast Asia, Hosted by the Asia Institute
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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. |
We were on our feet all day long! The program had great trips to Chinese businesses, and representatives were always available to give you more information or share their personal experiences. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Honestly, this was one of the best planned trips I've ever attended. All the administrators were very helpful, well prepared, and ready for anything! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Excellent. If you truly want a taste of Chinese cuisine this program is excellent at introducing you to the many regional flavors. The restaurants we attended were very hospitable and served a wide variety of dishes. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Since my program was a short trip, we were really just visitors for a brief time. However, at each city we had cultural visits to see famous landmarks, museums, and learn more Chinese history. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
This trip was very safe, I never felt uncomfortable or threatened. However, we always had someone who spoke Chinese with us, perhaps it would be different if that was not the case. |
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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | I wish I knew a few common phrases in Chinese. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |