Fantastic experience with lots of fun. January 07, 2024
By A student (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/01/2024 to 12/09/2024 with
Arcadia: Sydney - University of New South Wales
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a new perspective on how university works in other countries as well as an understanding of a different culture. Definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Solidly academic while providing a good balance for other activities abroad. |
* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No health issues. |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Program was helpful in finding accomadation and other than a few hiccups it was a resource that remained available if needed. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150/week |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can live cheap if needed. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You might not be living with the people you signed up with. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Environmental Economics |
Course Department: | Econ |
Instructor: | Tess Stafford |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Class was fairly challenging and definitely made use of the location given many of the class problems related to the local area. The teacher made the instructions clear and was well prepared. I participated in class slightly less than I would at my home institution. There were problem sets as well as homework assignments and two exams. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | No issue transferring credit from this course. |
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