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By Margaret K (Psychology; Entrepreneurial Leadership, Tufts University) for
Arcadia: Sydney - Macquarie University
I think that it was definitely a worthwhile experience. There will always be issues when you are abroad but just go with the flow and everything will work out.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Not as many people go to class because all classes are recorded and put online. They grade on a steeper scale, but Arcadia or your home institution should scale them back to the US standards. Work load was average and not overly difficult. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I thought they did a great job of keeping up with us and they offered many trips and other outings throughout the program. They were not however as flexible with my schedule as I would have hoped. I needed to take distribution requirements and nothing for my major and they weren't as helpful as I was hoping they would be. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I ate in a Dining hall and ate mostly gluten free food. They did a great job accommodating me. Overall the food was pretty good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I did a great deal of traveling within Australia and I would recommend anyone who travels there to do the same. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sydney is as safe as any US city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | None that I can think of... Maybe I needed a warmer jacket when first getting there in their winter/spring. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of every opportunity offered to you. |
