Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A once in a lifetime opportunity ! Past Review

By (Arts, Entertainment and Media Management, Dean College) - abroad from 01/27/2015 to 04/18/2015 with

Global Experiences: Internships in Sydney, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, this experience was worth it. I had one of the best times of my life. I made some really great friends and I even had the best internship possible. I am very happy about my experience in Sydney. I feel like I am a much happier person and much stronger. I have gained confidence within myself and feel very eager and excited to get into the job world and see what I can offer it. I feel that my time in Sydney was so quick that I have decided to stay longer and gain more experience at my internship. I hope to grow more as a person and learn as much as I can while i continue my experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? $80 - $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? meal prepping, make dinners together with house mates or try to only eat out once a day.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Other
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 planned events
  • Having a location coordinator to talk to and hang with about anything!
  • My internship, it was truly a great experience and came with its challenges but totally worth it!
* What could be improved?
  • I wish that our Opal card could have been paid for by our internship or be able to pay for it ahead of time
  • Room mates should not work and live together, a very challenging situation
  • More events! they are so much fun
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't pack so much! I know they say it before we leave but I still over packed. aha I also wish I knew how much things where going to cost so I could have tried to save more than I did.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An 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.