7 reviews
4.66 / 5 based on 7 reviews

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Overall
I wish I had known...
More knowledge about visa ins and outs would have been good.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend it academically for those who know Chinese as it's one of the top universities in China. Language-wise it's a little expensive.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The university is rather isolated from the rest of the city but in a pleasant way. The foreign students community is very tight and can be a valuable resource.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Cost of living in PRC is significantly cheaper than in the US.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The main financial surprises came from visa problems. The bureaucracy tends to be very unforgiving about it.
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Languages
Language of instruction: Chinese
Was learning Chinese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Chinese?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
University staff and students spoke in English and standard Chinese which helped in learning it. Note that locals spoke Wuhan. There is no formal education in Wuhan.
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Housing
Type of housing: University Long-term Hotel
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: The same
Why?
The hotel was within the University and in close proximity of everything there.
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Personal comments
Friendly staff and spacious rooms. The main drawback was a curfew.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
As the local and foreign students were living in different dormitories, it might be better to have more mixed dormitories.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Festival if it's still open.
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