Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing sights, experiences, skills, and unforgettable memories Past Review

By (Environmental Science., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 02/04/2013 to 05/17/2013 with

CIEE: Perth - Biology + Ecology Field Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself being abroad and what it means to be independent. I also really value the hands on field experience during the program. This program was more than I could have hoped for when I signed up for it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The field experience was amazing and I learned so much, in and out of the classroom.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Paul was great and extremely helpful with everything I needed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved living in Fremantle and I felt like I got a really great sense of how it was to live there because we were always out and about in the city.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Things are expensive in Australia so it is really important to save a realistic amount of money to go out and experience all the activities that the area had to offer.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you are in charge of feeding yourself, planning meals is a crucial way to save money. Eating out all the time will kill your bank account.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The field work
  • Living in Fremantle
  • Having time to go on trips in WA
* What could be improved?
  • Time schedule for classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save more money than you think you will need. You don't want to miss out on any experiences because you didn't plan ahead.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.