Reviews of Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST) | China

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sekcheongchoi

University of South Florida, Tampa, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

More knowledge about visa ins and outs would have been good.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

1

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.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

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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sekcheongchoi

University of South Florida, Tampa, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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.

Travel, Telephone, Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

The main financial surprises came from visa problems. The bureaucracy tends to be very unforgiving about it.

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sekcheongchoi

University of South Florida, Tampa, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Chinese

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Chinese a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Chinese

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your Chinese?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

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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