Journey Down Under Past Review
By Ireana Cook (Hope College) - abroad from 02/19/2016 to 07/02/2016 with
IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - Macquarie University
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
One of the greatest lessons I learned from my time abroad was the importance of going after what I want and experiencing all that the world offers. I've always been a dreamer in my head, but it can sometimes be difficult to make those dreams a reality. What this trip taught me is that it is always worth the extra work and uncomfortableness that can accompany new things. Life is worth living and the world is out here for us to see it so just go out and do it. Different people, places, and cultures only enrich us and cause us to have a greater outlook on the world and our lives. What better way to learn than on the road!
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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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
IES Abroad has amazing directors that are extremely friendly and down to earth, and did a great job welcoming and transitioning students to the local culture. |
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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I did more research on things I wanted to do and places I wanted to go. Sometimes it was hard to plan trips and coordinate with others last minute. |
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