Living the life in the land down under! Past Review
By Britney P (Financial Counseling and Planning, Purdue University) - abroad from 05/16/2013 to 07/05/2013 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Sydney, Australia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While I was in Sydney I completed a 140 hour internship with Bradfield Bentley Pty Ltd. I not only developed a lot in my personal life, but also in my professional life. I learned how to adapt to a new environment and culture and still be able to provide a practical view on the industry. My time spent in Sydney was also occupied by taking an International Business class. This was an extraordinary experience considering I was able to take what I was learning in class and apply it to my international internship.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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The CAPA Sydney team is AMAZING!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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Like any major city there are good and bad areas. |
| 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 a VERY expensive city to live in. Luckily I knew this before I left and was able to take out a loan big enough to live there for 2 months. However, I lived very frugally. |
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? | I wish I would have had the opportunity to live with a local family. I feel like I would have been able to embrace the true Australian culture if I had lived with a family. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
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