The Australian Adventure! Past Review
By A student (Fordham University) - abroad from 01/16/2012 to 05/03/2012 with
Boston University: Sydney - Sydney Internship Program
It was invaluable. I learned how to be independent, social, a hard worker, and push myself to go on adventures that I normally would not have.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was extremely helpful from academic placement, to internship placement to personal problems. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Ideal location and living conditions. Very clean (provided free cleaning service). It was also in the MIDDLE of the city. Perfect for cultural immersion. |
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No food provided + no cafeteria. Kitchen was provided in apartments. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very. The program encouraged us to go out and learn more about the culture. We also had internships with Australian companies. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Australians are more "laid back" when it comes to health care. I would recommend getting a separate plan ahead of time. The BU plan required tha you pay up front of doctor visits and get reimbursed. |
| * Safety: |
Tight security/ no overnight guests in BU apartments |
| 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) |
Australia is VERY EXPENSIVE. I bought minimal groceries in order to participate in more activities. |
| * 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? | $120+ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Designate 100/week for groceries and don't stray from that. Eat out as little as possible (it's a money killer!) |
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 could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing- I was well prepared on the components of the program. I would have probably saved more money for Australia in general though. |
