Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My experience in Australia was very exciting! Past Review

By (Psychology, Trinity University) - abroad from 07/13/2015 to 11/25/2015 with

Arcadia: Queensland - Griffith University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and grew emotionally. I learned that I love the excitement and unknown experience studying abroad brings and expect to travel more

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.

* 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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I wish the program was more involved with the students as a whole and we weren't separated as much. Also, it would be nice to have free activities rather than the expeditions needing to be paid for

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat on campus as much as possible or cook for yourselves. Alcohol was also extremely expensive

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • The people I met
  • The staff
  • Location of orientation
* What could be improved?
  • Groups staying in contact/hanging out
  • More specifics on the actual school I'll be attending
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To take advantage of all the time I had

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.