The most wonderful experience in my life so far August 28, 2024
By A student (Psychology, Education, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/04/2024 to 06/16/2024 with
Arcadia: Sydney - University of Sydney
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I feel so happy, I made friends who I hope to have in my life forever, I have gained so much confidence in my ability to create a life for myself wherever I end up.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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I didn't have a meal plan but the food in Australia was very fresh and grocery stores were very well located in relation to my dorm. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe to walk alone at night as a women. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I met the best people and saw the most beautiful places, I would love to move there. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around 150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just put aside a lot of money before you go, I work two jobs and thats how I made the money I needed. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It will all work out, I ended up living with 5 boys and 1 girl which was definitely nerve wracking in the beginning, but worked out wonderfully |
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. |
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