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1.
Name (optional)
Text Response
Kaj Iversön
Erica Pu
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
2.
E-mail Address (optional)
Text Response
epu@usc.edu
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
1
3.
#
Location
Answer
Response
%
0
0%
4
Australian
National
University
0
0%
6
Chinese
University of
Hong Kong
0
0%
5
Copenhagen
Business
School
0
0%
3
Corvinus
University of
Budapest
0
0%
37
Chulalongkorn
University
0
0%
2
ESADE
Business
School
0
0%
40 ESCEM
0
0%
38 ESCP-EAP
0
0%
HEC School
13 of
Management
0
0%
Hong Kong
UNiversity of
Science and
Technology
0
0%
Korea
University
15
Business
School
0
0%
National
16 University of
Singapore
0
0%
National
18 Taiwan
University
2
100%
Peking
University
0
0%
Rotterdam
14 School of
Management
0
0%
Singapore
19 Management
University
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
9
University of
Manchester,
Manchester
Business
School
0
0%
10
University of
Melbourne
0
0%
12
University of
Navarra
0
0%
17
University of
St. Gallen
0
0%
8
WHU Otto
Beisheim
School of
Management
0
0%
Total
2
Aalto
University
39
School of
Economics
7
27
1
Thammasat
University
Universita
11 Commerciale
Luigi Bocconi
Bar
Statistic
Value
Min Value
18
Max Value
18
Mean
18.00
Variance
0.00
Standard Deviation
0.00
Total Responses
2
4.
What is your academic status this semester?
#
Answer
1
Bar
Response
%
Sophomore
0
0%
2
Junior
1
50%
3
Senior
1
50%
Total
2
Statistic
Value
Min Value
2
Max Value
3
Mean
2.50
Variance
0.50
Standard Deviation
0.71
Total Responses
2
5.
What is your expected date of graduation from USC (Semester and year, eg
Fall 2009)?
Text Response
May 2009
Spring 2011
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
6.
What is your major?
Text Response
BUAD
Business Cinematic Arts
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
7.
What is your concentration (Business majors only)?
Text Response
International Business
International Business
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
8.
Please indicate the term in which you were abroad (semester and year, eg Fall
2009).
Text Response
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
9.
I. GENERAL PROGRAM EVALUATION Please rate the following items:
#
Question
Very
dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Mostly
satisfied
Very
satisfied
Responses
Mean
1
1. Your
overall
satisfaction
with the
program.
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
Statistic
1. Your overall satisfaction with the program.
Min Value
3
Max Value
4
Mean
3.50
Variance
0.50
Standard Deviation
0.71
Total Responses
2
10.
Not
at
all
so
Somewhat
so
Neutral
Mostly
so
Very
much
so
Responses
Mean
#
Question
1
2. To what
extent did the
program meet
your
expectations?
0
1
0
1
0
2
3.00
2
3. To what
extent was
your
participation
in the
program a
valuable
learning
experience?
0
0
2
0
0
2
3.00
Statistic
2. To what extent did the
program meet your
expectations?
3. To what extent was your participation in
the program a valuable learning
experience?
Min Value
2
3
Max Value
4
3
Mean
3.00
3.00
Variance
2.00
0.00
Standard
Deviation
1.41
0.00
2
2
Total
Responses
11.
#
Question
Would not
recommend
at all
1
4. To what
extent
would you
recommend
this
program to
other USC
students?
0
May
recommend
with
reservations
0
Neutral
Would
surely
recommend
Would
recommend
most
strongly
Responses
Mean
1
1
0
2
3.50
Statistic
4. To what extent would you recommend this program to other USC students?
Min Value
3
Max Value
4
Mean
3.50
Variance
0.50
Standard Deviation
0.71
Total Responses
2
12.
II. ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Not
at
all
so
Somewhat
so
Neutral
Mostly
so
Very
much
so
Responses
Mean
#
Question
1
5. To what
extent were
your
courses
intellectually
challenging?
0
0
1
0
1
2
4.00
2
6. How
comparable
was the
quality of
instruction
and
academic
demand of
classes to
that of
USC?
0
1
0
1
0
2
3.00
Statistic
5. To what extent were
your courses intellectually
challenging?
6. How comparable was the quality of
instruction and academic demand of
classes to that of USC?
Min Value
3
2
Max Value
5
4
Mean
4.00
3.00
Variance
2.00
2.00
Standard
Deviation
1.41
1.41
2
2
Total
Responses
13.
#
Question
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Responses
Mean
1
7. The
grading
system
used in
the
courses
was
explained.
0
0
0
2
0
2
4.00
2
8. I was
able to
register for
all the
classes
that I
wanted.
0
1
0
0
1
2
3.50
Statistic
7. The grading system used in the
courses was explained.
8. I was able to register for all the
classes that I wanted.
Min Value
4
2
Max Value
4
5
Mean
4.00
3.50
Variance
0.00
4.50
Standard
Deviation
0.00
2.12
2
2
Total
Responses
14.
Not
at
all
so
Somewhat
so
Neutral
Mostly
so
Very
much
so
Responses
Mean
#
Question
1
9. To what
extent were
you prepared
for the
coursework?
0
1
0
1
0
2
3.00
2
10. To what
extent do you
feel you were
immersed in
the culture of
the host
country?
0
0
0
1
1
2
4.50
3
11. To what
extent did
you gain a
better
appreciation
of the host
culture's
perspectives?
0
0
0
1
1
2
4.50
Statistic
9. To what
extent were you
prepared for the
coursework?
10. To what extent do you
feel you were immersed
in the culture of the host
country?
11. To what extent did you
gain a better appreciation
of the host culture's
perspectives?
Min Value
2
4
4
Max Value
4
5
5
Mean
3.00
4.50
4.50
Variance
2.00
0.50
0.50
Standard
Deviation
1.41
0.71
0.71
2
2
2
Total
Responses
15.
#
Question
Very
dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Mostly
satisfied
Very
Satisfied
Responses
Mean
1
12. Please
rate your
overall
satisfaction
with the
content of
the
courses
you took.
0
1
1
0
0
2
2.50
2
13. Please
rate your
overall
satisfaction
with the
quality of
instruction.
0
2
0
0
0
2
2.00
Statistic
12. Please rate your overall satisfaction with
the content of the courses you took.
13. Please rate your overall
satisfaction with the quality of
instruction.
Min Value
2
2
Max Value
3
2
Mean
2.50
2.00
Variance
0.50
0.00
Standard
Deviation
0.71
0.00
2
2
Total
Responses
16.
#
Question
Very
low
1
14. Please
rate the
overall
level of
faculty
interest in
students.
0
Somewhat
low
0
Average
Higher
than
average
Very
high
Responses
Mean
2
0
0
2
3.00
Statistic
14. Please rate the overall level of faculty interest in students.
Min Value
3
Max Value
3
Mean
3.00
Variance
0.00
Standard Deviation
0.00
Total Responses
2
17.
#
Question
Very
dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Mostly
satisfied
Very
satisfied
Responses
Mean
1
15. Please
rate your
overall
satisfaction
with the
academic
program.
0
0
2
0
0
2
3.00
Statistic
15. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the academic program.
Min Value
3
Max Value
3
Mean
3.00
Variance
0.00
Standard Deviation
0.00
Total Responses
2
18.
III. LANGUAGE PREPARATIONIf you did not take a foreign language class
this semester, please choose "Not applicable" for each question.
#
Question
Not
applicable
Poor
Needs
improvement
Fair
Good
Excellent
Responses
Mean
1
16. How
were your
language
skills
before the
program?
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
4.00
2
17. How
were your
language
skills after
the
program?
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
5.00
3
18. Your
living
situation
aided your
language
acquisition.
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
4.00
Statistic
16. How were your
language skills before the
program?
17. How were your
language skills after the
program?
18. Your living situation
aided your language
acquisition.
Min Value
3
4
2
Max Value
5
6
6
Mean
4.00
5.00
4.00
Variance
2.00
2.00
8.00
Standard
Deviation
1.41
1.41
2.83
2
2
2
Total
Responses
19.
#
Question
Very
dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Mostly
satisfied
Very
satisfied
Responses
Mean
1
19. If you
studied a
foreign
language
on the
program,
please rate
your
overall
level of
satisfaction
with the
language
education
component
of the
program.
0
0
1
0
1
2
4.00
Statistic
19. If you studied a foreign language on the program, please rate your overall level of
satisfaction with the language education component of the program.
Min Value
3
Max Value
5
Mean
4.00
Variance
2.00
Standard
Deviation
1.41
Total
Responses
2
20.
IV. SUPPORT SERVICESPlease rate your level of satisfaction with the
following categories:
#
Question
Very
dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Mostly
satisfied
Very
satisfied
Responses
Mean
1
20. On-site
academic
advising
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
2
21. On-site
orientation
0
0
0
1
1
2
4.50
3
22. On-site
academic
facilities (e.g.
classrooms,
libraries,
computer labs),
excluding
housing.
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
4
23.
Communication
with the USC
Marshall office
in Los Angeles
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
5
24. Overall
impression of
on-site support
services
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
21. On-site
orientation
22. On-site academic
facilities (e.g. classrooms,
libraries, computer labs),
excluding housing.
23.
Communication
with the USC
Marshall office in
Los Angeles
24. Overall
impression
of on-site
support
services
3
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
Mean
3.50
4.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
Variance
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
Standard
Deviation
0.71
0.71
0.71
0.71
0.71
2
2
2
2
2
Statistic
20. Onsite
academic
advising
Min Value
Max Value
Total
Responses
21.
V. HOUSINGPlease rate your level of satisfaction with the following
categories:
Very
dissatisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Mostly
satisfied
Very
satisfied
Responses
Mean
25. Housing
coordination
0
0
0
1
1
2
4.50
2
26. Location
of student
housing
0
0
0
0
2
2
5.00
3
27. Quality of
housing
arrangements
0
0
0
0
2
2
5.00
#
Question
1
Statistic
25. Housing
coordination
26. Location of student
housing
27. Quality of housing
arrangements
Min Value
4
5
5
Max Value
5
5
5
Mean
4.50
5.00
5.00
Variance
0.50
0.00
0.00
Standard
Deviation
0.71
0.00
0.00
2
2
2
Total
Responses
22.
VI. OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS 31. Why did you choose this program?
Text Response
Exposure to Mandarin was my primary motive.
I'm Taiwanese American, but I never felt too strongly tied to my heritage. I felt like
it was a good opportunity to get in touch with my roots and really immerse myself
in my culture and the everyday life of a regular Taiwanese student.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
23.
32. Please compare these aspects of your program with study at USC.
USC/in
L.A.
Better
Responses
Mean
#
Question
Equivalent
USC/Abroad
Better
1
1) Quality
of
instruction
0
0
2
2
3.00
2
2) Content
of courses
0
0
2
2
3.00
3
3)
Intellectual
challenge
of courses
0
1
1
2
2.50
4
4) Faculty
interest
in/support
of students
1
1
0
2
1.50
5
5)
Individual
assistance
provided
0
1
1
2
2.50
Statistic
1) Quality
of
instruction
2)
Content
of
courses
3)
Intellectual
challenge
of courses
4) Faculty
interest
in/support
of
students
5)
Individual
assistance
provided
Min Value
3
3
2
1
2
Max Value
3
3
3
2
3
Mean
3.00
3.00
2.50
1.50
2.50
Variance
0.00
0.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
Standard
Deviation
0.00
0.00
0.71
0.71
0.71
2
2
2
2
2
Total
Responses
24.
33. How much study time per week do you recommend in order to keep up
with classes?
Text Response
7
about a few hours per each class taken
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
25.
34. How, if at all, does the structure of the courses differ from those at USC?
Did you like or dislike these differences?
Text Response
All of my courses very highly, if not totally, group based. My USC courses are
much more individual based.
The teachers are not very good at explaining concepts. Much of the courses need
to be self taught for this reason. Memorization is a very strong basis to learning in
Taiwan as opposed to more of an understanding of concepts at USC. Also,
classes at NTU are 3 hours each, once a week. It makes it hard to concentrate
for that long a period of time. I prefer USC's course structure more.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
26.
35. Are there courses or professors that you would particular recommend?
Please explain:
Text Response
Modern Banking(GMBA course). Student presentations every session, but felt
was beneficial to improve presentation skills. The professor was also very
knowledgeable and experienced in the world of banking.
None of the courses I took.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
27.
36. Are there courses or professors that you would advise against taking?
Please explain:
Text Response
n/a
DO NOT take Application to Financial Modeling. It was his first year teaching at
NTU, and his English is horrible. He literally read off the online notes, and the
course work is very difficult to understand without a strong grasp in accounting
and finance. He, himself, had a hard time answering questions because he didn't
understand the material.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
28.
37. Has participation in this program influenced your academic or career
goals? How?
Text Response
Since most of my courses had many graduate and GMBA students, I felt like my
personal knowledge/ability as a student was more or less equal with them. I
realized that I will plan to pursue a postgraduate degree only if I have to for
symbolic reasons, just to have the degree. I also learned that i-banking is
overrated and will be focusing on a career involving international business more
so than finance in particular, especially given the current economic situation.
If anything, I fell in love with the Taiwanese culture. They really welcome
Taiwanese Americans, and have many career outlets available for them. I may
consider working abroad in Taiwan after I graduate. I think I would be able to
obtain a higher position in a shorter amount of time and learn more than I would
in the U.S.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
29.
Please tell us about your experience with the foreign language of your host
country: 38. Besides English, what is (are) the language(s) most prominently
spoken on the campus of the university where you studied?
Text Response
Mandarin, French & Dutch(exchange students)
Mandarin, Taiwanese
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
30.
39. Did you speak the host language, or receive any language training in the
host language prior to, or during your semester abroad? If yes, please explain:
Text Response
Yes, had studied Mandarin for about 3 months before I came there.
I speak the host language fluently, but I have a bit of trouble with reading and
writing. I took language classes, which really helped hone those skills.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
31.
Then rate:
#
Question
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Responses
Mean
1
1) Your
language skills
before the
program:
0
1
1
0
2
2.50
2
2) Language
training on the
program:
0
2
0
0
2
2.00
3
3) Your
proficiency
after the
program:
1
0
1
0
2
2.00
Statistic
1) Your language
skills before the
program:
2) Language
training on the
program:
3) Your
proficiency after
the program:
Min Value
2
2
1
Max Value
3
2
3
Mean
2.50
2.00
2.00
Variance
0.50
0.00
2.00
Standard
Deviation
0.71
0.00
1.41
2
2
2
Total
Responses
32.
40. Did cultural/social activities sponsored by the program assist you in
language acquisition?
Text Response
Somewhat, but I didn't participate in it enough to have it affect my Mandarin
substantially
Yes, definitely
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
33.
41. Did outside/other activities help? Please explain.
Text Response
Going out at night, mingling with the locals, and having various taiwanese
girlfriends
Of course. We traveled to different parts of Taiwan to experience different cultural
backgrounds and traditions. Also, I joined an outside dance studio where I made
many local friends. They really made me experience Taiwan like a local.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
34.
42. What percentage of students on the campus of your host country (would
you estimate) actively speak English?
Text Response
20%
maybe about 40% can speak fluently
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
35.
43. How would you recommend that students prepare for language
differences abroad?
Text Response
Take advantage of the free Chinese language courses offered by NTU. It
obviously would help if you knew any Chinese before you arrive to Taiwan. Be
open-minded and patient with locals trying to practice their English with you.
Just ask questions when you don't understand. Taiwanese people are always
very willing to help foreigners despite the language barriers. Maybe consider
making a few local friends because many of the signs are not in English as well.
The locals, however, really cater to helping foreigners when in need.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
36.
Click to write Column 2
Not
Available
Available But Not
Used
Available And
Used
Responses
Mean
Housing coordination
0
0
2
2
3.00
2
On-site personal advising and informal
support
0
2
0
2
2.00
3
Orientation in Los Angeles
0
0
2
2
3.00
4
Instructional facilities
0
0
2
2
3.00
5
Medical/dental facilities
1
1
0
2
1.50
6
Recreational facilities
0
1
1
2
2.50
7
USC Financial Aid
0
1
1
2
2.50
8
Communication with office in Los Angeles
0
1
1
2
2.50
#
Question
1
Statistic
Housing
coordination
On-site
personal
advising
and
informal
support
Orientation
in Los
Angeles
Instructional
facilities
Medical/dental
facilities
Recreational
facilities
USC
Financial
Aid
Communication
with office in
Los Angeles
Min Value
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
Max Value
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
Mean
3.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
1.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
Variance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
Standard
Deviation
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.71
0.71
0.71
0.71
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Total
Responses
37.
Click to write Column 2
Unacceptable
Below
Average
Average
Above
Average
Acceptable
Responses
Mean
Housing coordination
0
0
0
1
1
2
4.50
2
On-site personal advising and
informal support
0
0
2
0
0
2
3.00
3
Orientation in Los Angeles
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
4
Instructional facilities
0
1
1
0
0
2
2.50
5
Medical/dental facilities
0
0
2
0
0
2
3.00
6
Recreational facilities
0
0
2
0
0
2
3.00
7
USC Financial Aid
0
0
1
1
0
2
3.50
8
Communication with office in Los
Angeles
0
0
1
0
1
2
4.00
#
Question
1
Statistic
Housing
coordination
On-site
personal
advising
and
informal
support
Orientation
in Los
Angeles
Instructional
facilities
Medical/dental
facilities
Recreational
facilities
USC
Financial
Aid
Communication
with office in
Los Angeles
Min Value
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Max Value
5
3
4
3
3
3
4
5
Mean
4.50
3.00
3.50
2.50
3.00
3.00
3.50
4.00
Variance
0.50
0.00
0.50
0.50
0.00
0.00
0.50
2.00
Standard
Deviation
0.71
0.00
0.71
0.71
0.00
0.00
0.71
1.41
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Total
Responses
38.
44. Did you live in...
#
Answer
1
Bar
Response
%
Dorm
2
100%
2
Apartment
0
0%
3
Other
0
0%
Total
2
Statistic
Value
Min Value
1
Max Value
1
Mean
1.00
Variance
0.00
Standard Deviation
0.00
Total Responses
2
39.
45. If you used STA Travel for transportation arrangements, were you
satisfied? Please explain.
Text Response
n/a
na
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
40.
46. Is there any aspect of the program that you would like to see changed or
different? (VERY IMPORTANT!)
Text Response
Wider selection of English-instructed courses. My biggest complaint was
registering for courses. Not only was the selection somewhat limited, but also the
space in the classes. This was a frustrating process.
I would really like NTU to hire better teachers. I really felt like that was their
greatest downfall. Also, it would be nice if NTU arranged more get togethers or
travel plans for the exchange students. Students only see each other once a
week in class. It makes it difficult to become close with your peers.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
41.
47. Additional comments on services and coordination.
Text Response
n/a
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
1
42.
Please tell us about your travel experiences. 48. How did you find your
arrangements to the host institution?
#
Answer
1
Bar
Response
%
Travel
Agent
0
0%
2
Online
1
50%
3
Other:
1
50%
Total
2
Other:
mother is a flight attendant
Statistic
Value
Min Value
2
Max Value
3
Mean
2.50
Variance
0.50
Standard Deviation
0.71
Total Responses
2
43.
Would you recommend this method?
Text Response
n/a
yes
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
44.
49. What was the average cost for round-trip tickets to your host country?
Text Response
n/a
$1200
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
45.
50. How often did you travel and to where?
Text Response
Despite essentially being stranded on an island, there is much places to travel to
within Taiwan. For international traveling, perhaps it is not the ideal country to do
so. I didn't do as much traveling as I had wished, however, I just traveled at the
way beginning to the far south(Kenting) and at the way end to Hualien. In the
middle of the semester, I flew to Beijing for the weekend to visit some of my
Beijing friends.
I traveled a lot within Taiwan such as places like Kenting, Sun Moon Lake,
Taichung, Yilan, Bitan, Danshui, Beitou, Yangming Shan and Jiufen. It' a beautiful
country with city, ocean, nature all in one package. I also travelled out to Hong
Kong. I did more of my traveling the first couple months. Once midterms picked
up, there wasn't much time to go out.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
46.
51. Did the structure of the host institution's course schedule foster travel
opportunity or prevent it? Why?
Text Response
It fostered it because each of the 5 classes only met once a week, and I think
most students did not have class on Fridays.
Definitely fostered it. Classes are each only once a week, which makes the
material covered very limited.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
47.
52. Do you have any tips or information about traveling while abroad that
you would like to share with upcoming exchange students preparing for their trip?
Text Response
Travel throughout the island because there are a lot of places to see. The trains
and buses are cheap too.
You live and die by the MRT (the metro system in Taipei). It is really efficiant and
cheap. If you are able to figure out the bus system (usually ask locals), you can
definitely save even more. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend.
High Speed Rail is faster, but far more expensive. Also, you'll definitely be doing a
lot of walking in Taipei. I highly suggest it because the city is not that big to begin
with. The city is bustling with life and you really can't experience Taipei any other
way. Most importantly, try the food wherever you go. Taiwan is ALL ABOUT THE
FOOD. Don't worry too much about food sanitation. Everything is delicious and
cheap; especially street food at night markets.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
48.
53. EXPENSES: How much spending money FOR THE ENTIRE
SEMESTER would you recommend that the next participants budget for this
program?
#
Answer
Min
Value
Max
Value
Average
Value
Standard
Deviation
1
General (including food,
entertainment, local
transportation)
1,200
1,500
1,350.00
212.13
2
Housing/rent
800
1,200
1,000.00
282.84
3
General travel during semester
1,000
5,000
3,000.00
2,828.43
4
Books & miscellaneous supplies
100
120
110.00
14.14
5
Other expenditures (please
explain)
0
1,500
750.00
1,060.66
Other expenditures (please explain)
Clubbing
49.
54. Did you experience any form of crime, or were you in danger at any time
(such as the victim or witness of assault, robbery, etc.)? If yes, please explain:
Text Response
I did not. Not much crime in Taiwan. Some bicycle thefts though.
Not at all. I personally believe Taiwan is one of the safest countries in the world.
People sleep on the MRT's because they feel that safe. The people in general
are very trustworthy and kind hearted.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
50.
55. Before departure from USC, or upon immediate arrival to your host
country, do you think you were adequately warned and/or prepared to deal with
most incidents mentioned in the Health and Safety section of this evaluation?
Text Response
yes
yes
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
51.
56. If you did not feel adequately prepared (response to question #55), what
do you think you needed to know or hear in advance? How could you have been
better informed and/or prepared?
Text Response
n/a
na
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
52.
57. Were you knowledgeable about your USC overseas insurance coverage
policy?
Text Response
somewhat, but never worried about having to use it.
yes
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
53.
58. Did you experience any negative treatment that you feel was related to
your ethnicity, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religion? If yes,
please explain:
Text Response
no
not at all
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
54.
59. What was the best part of the program?
Text Response
cheap and good chinese food. overall convenience and ease of life in Taipei.
Experiencing Taiwan and definitely the food.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
55.
60. What was the most difficult part?
Text Response
Not so much for me, but perhaps the language barrier for other exchange
students.
Being away from friends and family at home. I got homesick really often. It was
also harder for me to make friends because majority of the students in my
program were European. They tended to stick together. I made a few friends that
were in EAP(which is mostly UC kids), but it was hard to really be close to them
because they had very different class schedules. I had to balance the two out.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
56.
61. Describe a situation that you experienced as a result of culture shock or
cultural misunderstanding. How did you resolve it?
Text Response
Indirectness of the Taiwanese people; tend to be afraid of confrontation. It's just
something you(especially Americans) have to accept and adjust to.
I suppose I always expected Taiwan to be a rather conservative country. I didn't
realize that they were quite big on gay rights. I had many encounters with
females who dressed and acted as men. At first, I felt really overwhelmed by the
lesbian population. But as I made more and more local friends in Taiwan, I began
to look up to the way they treated homosexuality. It is really no different than any
other relationship. I hung out with all sorts of people and found myself caring less
and less about our differences. It was really eye opening.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
57.
62. Describe something that you are proud of having accomplished during
your stay.
Text Response
Partying a lot and enjoying myself while in Taipei.
I found a place where I can say is truly a home away from home.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
58.
63. What do you wish you had known about before leaving?
Text Response
Strict policies in the dorms.
not that I can think of
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
59.
64. Do you have any travel tips to share?
Text Response
See the rest of Taiwan.
Bring tissue/toilet paper everywhere (many bathrooms don't carry it), trash cans
are very very rare, only take the taxi if you have to, travel within taiwan using the
bus system (way cheaper), try everything, don't talk and laugh too loudly (I got
shushed quite often)
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
60.
65. What would you like to say to the students going after you?
Text Response
I was overall satisfied with the program. If learning or being exposed to Mandarin
is a major objective, then this is the best Marshall IEP for you (even better than
Singapore I'd assume).
Don't be afraid to just take it all in. The people who really missed out were the
ones who stuch with only the familiar. Taipei has so much to offer if you just step
out of your comfort zone. 99% people are nice(except when they are driving).
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2
61.
66. Any final thoughts...
Text Response
Pass your classes and have fun!
You'll love it there. It's one of those hot spots that are really under the radar. You
can enjoy a great new cultural experience in a up and coming nation that hasn't
become overly commercialized. It's a city that keeps culture close to its heart
when considering expanding into a greater nation.
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
2