Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Tulane University) - abroad from 02/15/2017 to 07/01/2017 with

Curtin University: Perth – Study Abroad & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence and the ability to expand my comfort zone. It was absolutely worthwhile!

Review Photos

Curtin University: Perth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save 50% more than you anticipate spending

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Curtin's exchange student program was very helpful in helping me adjust to life in Perth and figure out the logistics of living abroad.
  • The students at Curtin and lifelong friends that I made.
  • The surrounding area was naturally beautiful and the city had lots to do.
* What could be improved?
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much money I would end up spending.