Australia: Amazing! Past Review

By (Psychology, Bay Path University) for

Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

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

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

the classes were tougher in Australia but still manageable

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

we had large doorms that were cleaned by a cleaning service once a week! We even had a balcony off our room.

* Food:

The food at school was really expensive but we were able to find really good deals for students in surrounding areas

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

the program arranged for us to meet in Sydney and they took us around there for a few days which was nice becuase then we got to campus knowing a few people.

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be prepared to come back broke but it's 100% worth every penny!