Amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Past Review
By Kelsey M (Roger Williams University) - abroad from 02/14/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
Arcadia: Wollongong - University of Wollongong
I have learned to relax and to cherish each day. To open up and put my self forward to meet new and different people. That I am capable of being independent.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Although the content and work load is the same to more simple...The grading and education style is very different. The curve should be on a different comparison scale, it seems unfair. No matter how much work is put in the grades do not reflect typical grades received at RWU. It almost makes me regret studying abroad. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 55-80 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | The grading is likely to hurt my current GPA. Also, the amount of money that is needed to fully experience. |
