Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Most amazing time/experience of my life Past Review

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Arcadia: Sydney - Macquarie University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Every day was a new experience from either learning simple new lingo or seeing a new part of the world. I woke up everyday not knowing how the day would end.

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?

The housing was the worst part of my experience. I did not know I would be put with females and other from around the world who spoke different languages.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Just spending time with Australians and visiting spots that are not in tourist books.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe. Sydney was filled with outgoing people and i felt crime was non existent.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eveyrthing is much more expensive in Australia due to the high minimum wage.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Dont form into a click of friends. If you are shy dont be. make new friends with locals and people around the world, that how you will learn the most.