Australia: Worth every penny! Past Review

By Julia R (BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES., Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management) for

Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Through this experience, I was able to take a step back and focus on having fun and meeting new people. Instead of constantly being wrapped up in school work, I was able to meet more people and experience new things.

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.	Courses were way less intensive than at Pepperdine.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	Weaknesses: Behind on technology. Lectures reflected Australia's position in technology used for business instead of a global perspective.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	Live in Surfers Paradise.
* Food:	Food is pretty bland, try kangaroo & crocodile!
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Canadian Student Association Events
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	Pretty safe country, don't walk alone at night and you should be okay.
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)