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4.24 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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Tom M
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I took intensive language courses which were a bit arduous at times but entirely worth it, I would definitely take it again.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Its a small program so the amount of courses isnt very large but the ones they had were exactly what I was looking for.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The teaching style in China is very different from that in America which takes some getting used to, more interaction between teachers and students in class would be nice.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Everything in China is much cheaper, the only thing I spent more on is the phone and thats just because I was making international calls which I dont do at home. Housing was the same as home because I paid my home university directly the same amount it would cost for one semester.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Because everything was so much cheaper I ended up buying much more than I usually would and ended up spending a lot of money which I wasnt expecting to.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More independence
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Personal comments
It was a nice dormitory style housing, we had our own bathrooms and internet access. Comparable to other Chinese student dorms, our places were very nice.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The 24 hour noodle restaurant across the street from campus was my favorite place to meet with friends and have a few beers.
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