A fantastic opportunity to make lasting memories and relationships. Past Review
By A student (Communication and Media Studies., Wheelock College) - abroad from 02/14/2012 to 07/06/2012 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Newcastle - Semester in Newcastle
I learned to relax and loosen up/not be so up-tight about things. What happens, happens; no worries. Overall, I think my experience was well worthwhile.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Australearn excursion group was very good. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
on campus |
* Food: |
Self-catered |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I made a lot of local friends off campus. I feel like the connections and relationships that I built will last. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any health issues that needed to be addressed, personally. However, the college did send out notices of issues that pertained to on-campus living (lice alerts). |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
The cost of daily living was more than I expected. |
* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
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? | Work as much as you can before you leave to make as much money as you can. It's always good to have more than you think you'll need for emergencies/last minute plan changes. Traveling is pretty expensive. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The college drinking culture is a lot more intense in Australia than at home. |