Canberra: the capital city that doesn't act like one Past Review

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The study abroad office at the ANU was quite helpful and very resourceful. They provided information about the ANU and Australia in general (finding work, accomodation, etc.) In terms of difficulty, I did expect the ANU to be more difficult since it's the number one university in Australia, but I did not really notice a difference between the ANU and UT.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with family members while down here.

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes around Canberra and a large number of them are Turkish and Asian. You can find halal food everywhere you look. Overall, Canberra is a very expensive city to live in- high food prices with a low quantity as well. Do not expect American prices or servings.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

N/A. I experienced Australia with friends outside of school rather than any rare events arranged by the program.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The hole in the Ozone layer sits right above Australia, thus, the sun is unbelievable harsh. Sunburns are very, very common so you must be prepared for the difficult heat during summer time. I had no healthcare ordeals, thus I cannot comment on that.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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