Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable Past Review

By (Davidson College) - abroad from 02/06/2017 to 06/17/2017 with

Arcadia: Cairns - James Cook University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and Australia. I learned so much about the culture and the people and it was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Good education, less intense than my home university, still learned a lot

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Easily accessible, similar to the US

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I had an amazing experience in a beautiful part of the country. I would recommend to anyone wanting to study abroad in Australia

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Nature, views, outdoors
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • excursions for those in cairns
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Although it is tough in the beginning, you will find great friends and have the best time of your life!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!