The best time of your life. Past Review
By A student (Economics and IGS, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/28/2014 to 12/04/2014 with
Boston University: Sydney - Sydney Internship Program
Learned a lot about Australian culture and made so many great friends. I loved the internship I had also and got to work with some truly amazing and dedicated people.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Kitchen was not very accommodating. Small stove and very few pieces of dish ware made cooking difficult. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Not a good program if you want to meet a lot of local Australians. It was good to be able to experience an Australian work environment, but that was probably the most contact I had with other Australians. Mostly hung out with other American students on the program. |
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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) |
Sydney is not cheap!! Be prepared to spend a lot. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about AU$100-150 per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Look at local markets for cheap produce! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Although you wont get to know a lot of Australians, you will meet and become very close with the other students on the program. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
