Incredible Experience personally, academically, and socially Past Review
By Kelsey R (Physical Therapy, Ithaca College) for
IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of New South Wales
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Living on my own in another country helped me realize that importance of taking every moment that comes my way and to not let these opportunities pass me by.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Different Grading System ( High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, etc)...a failing grade at UNSW is not technically failing in the US, must get used to listening to the Australian accents and the way they write papers. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very Organized, Helped with many problems, easy to contact, made adjustments easy |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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Expensive |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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Language
| 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 live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open to new experiences! Step out of your comfort zone! Embrace new customs and cultures through travel! |
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