My experience at the Sydney Internship Program was invaluable to me Past Review
By Lauren H (Psychology, Boston University) for
Boston University: Sydney - Sydney Internship Program
I learned how to relax and not preoccupy myself with unneccesary worries. I also learned a lot at my internship that I may not have had the opportunity to learn in the states because of my lack of previous experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I think that the content of the courses was very helpful in getting to understand the Australian culture. I also felt that the professors were very invested in what they were teaching and in the amount of knowledge that their students gained. However, there wasn't a great deal of pressure for outstanding grades and they seemed to think highly of the intelligence levels of students from the United States so difficulty levels weren't too high. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Each advisor was known personally and was willing to provide much attention to the students. They even provided their cell phone numbers to students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the location was outstanding for nightlife and close to the school but there was only one kitchen per floor of the building instead of in each room. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Awesome night life. Great museums and history. |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is outstanding because they personally place you in an internship in a field that you desire and they teach you things that you would only learn from native Australians. However, there is also a great deal of free time that allows you to explore Sydney itself as well as take some trips to explore other parts of Australia. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Australian Art and Architechture |
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| Instructor: | Adam |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Instructor seemed overly proud of what he knew and sometimes made it difficult to ask questions. |
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Australian Culture |
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| Instructor: | Mark Connelan |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Interesting and engaging |
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