Australia: the best time I've had in my life! Past Review
By Jordan A (Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication., Illinois State University) for
Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I've realized I've learned more about myself rather than in school. However, I feel like I've learned more than I've ever had.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Griffith University Village does a great job of organizing social events. Usually 3-4 a week, whether it be cooking classes, poker nights, parties, or taco nights... there's always something to do. |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I usually spent about 60 per week, but I was on a major budget |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would spend less on food, ect. so you can travel more throughout the country |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you were to choose Australia you would want to be a student looking for less school and more social time. You would also want to be very outgoing. I noticed the people who didn't enjoy this program were the ones who were more kept to themselves and shy. |
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