An unforgettable experience September 11, 2024

By A student (Economics and Film & Media Culture, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/02/2024 to 05/02/2024 with

Arcadia: Sydney - University of New South Wales

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I would definitely say the study abroad experience in Sydney was better than the educational aspect of the actual university. I would most definitely recommend any program in Sydney, Australia.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	6 months+

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)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	~500/week

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 International Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students Americans International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?	10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	Freedom Emphasis on Learning the New Culture Surfing
* What could be improved?	Higher quality Arcadia trips/excursions Perhaps more trips Preparation for larger class sizes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I probably would not do this any other way, it happened just as I wanted it to. I do not think there is a need to be over prepared. I would recommend taking "The Sydney Environment" class, as you learn a lot about the place you are studying.

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 Outright Urbanite A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Game Theory and Business Strategy
Course Department:	Economics
Instructor:	Gary Liang
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:	There is a bit of an issue, despite already having an "ok" from my Economics advisor.