New people made a new home for me. Past Review
By A student (Film Studies, Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 02/15/2014 to 07/22/2014 with
CIEE: Perth - Arts and Sciences
I learned a lot about myself and how I interact with others. I also learned critical things about film production and technology that will be invaluable in my developing career in that field.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My classes expected a lot of me but because I found interest in the subjects I was able to stay on task. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Paul is the spacey uncle I always wanted! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My flatmates were a huge mess in the kitchen! |
| * Food: |
Expensive. But good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
More with the international group than the Australian group. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Pretty easily accessible. Billing is always complicated. |
| * Safety: |
Nothing a New Yorker can't handle. |
| 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) |
Over budget. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 - $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring lots. And don't eat out so much so you have enough for gifts. Maybe buy your gifts early. |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I can be selfish in ways I did not understand before this trip. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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. |
