Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

You make it what you want! September 20, 2024

By (Environmental Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/22/2024 to 07/07/2024 with

Arcadia: Sydney - Arcadia in Sydney Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Environmental knowledge about a different country

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? Yes

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
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Excursions
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Pre-Depure Intern Requirements
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Research organizations and companies you're interested in deeply and reach out to see if they could be a fit. Especially pay attention to location and seek further information if you believe they could be a good fit for your needs.

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 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!