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Reviewed by Rebecca Mantylastudent(Western Washington University) on

Cultural whirlwind/Language boot camp well-worth your $$

This trip is a whirlwind of culture and good memories. It is also language boot camp. Applicants should be eager to improve their skills and be willing to work hard. The best thing however is that your hard work is earning you possibly the most credits you can get for your money. You don't have much time to poke around by yourself. so If a tour is what you are looking for, look elsewhere. All professors are native speakers, and they are usually very knowledgable/friendly/awesome. I've gone on the trip twice! Its worth it!

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  • B+
    Academics

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  • A
    Program Administration

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  • A+
    Living Situation

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  • A+
    Cultural Immersion

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  • A+
    Food

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  • B+
    Social Life

    Giving it a B+, the nightlife is awesome and there is ton to do at all hours, but your free time is limited. A lot of time is spent with your classmates.

  • A
    Health Service

    You will be taken care of. Travel insurance is also provided (in 2012).

  • City Life

    Kunming has fantastic, cheap food. Save your money in Beijing and go find the tasty stuff in Kunming. Recommend: the "over-the-bridge" noodle shop kiddie corner from the movie theater.

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