Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A once and a lifetime educational experience full of learning and exploring Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/25/2019 to 07/24/2019 with

Boston University: Sydney - Internship Program, Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile! I learned about my career path, cultural and language differences, and how to grow as a student as well as person

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was very challenging at some points as directions weren't straightforward but overall a good learning experience

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved my Host country would 100% go back

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved 2/3 of my suite mates! It was nice to get to meet new people

* Food:

Food was yummy. Mostly asian cuisine but overall similar to the United States

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

At first not as integrated as I would have liked but overall I made the most of the experience by going out and seeking opportunity to learn more about the Australian Culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Very well. They told us where to go and how to get there

* Safety:

I felt very safe. I walked an hour to and from my internship every week day and felt safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved the country, the people, and my internships. I built relationships that will all last for a long time and experiences that will also be in my memory.

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)

Australia is very expense but definitely is worth it

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would recommend saving up for the trip as there are so many things to do but usually a flight or train ride away. Buy as little clothes as possible and use the money to focus on experiences

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Internship
  • Independence
* What could be improved?
  • Living Style
  • Free Laundry
  • Transportation to airport on Group flights
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wouldn't change anything

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.