Australia will push you out of your comfort zone in a good way! Past Review
By A student (Arcadia University) - abroad from 02/14/2016 to 06/25/2016 with
Arcadia: Queensland - Griffith University
My time abroad let me gain independence and it allowed me to be submerged in a new, wonderful culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Never interacted with Griffith administration. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Urbanest was in a great location and the community was extremely friendly. The allocated WiFi was a down side of living there. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
HTH is a good company but it was sometimes hard to pay out of pocket and wait for a reimbursement a few weeks later. |
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I felt extremely safe in Brisbane! As long as you have common sense, you will do fine! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
My overall experience was amazing and I want to return to Australia one day but not through the same program. Arcadia's part of my experience was great but I would not want to return to Griffith University again for multiple reasons. |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The group flight to Australia is more convenient but you spend at least $1000 more for that convenience. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The group flight costs more money and traveling adds up but it is worth it! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
