Once in a Lifetime Past Review
By A student (PSYCHOLOGY., Villanova University) - abroad from 02/11/2013 to 06/23/2013 with
IFSA: Brisbane - University of Queensland
Learned to go with the flow and put yourself out there for the experiences. It was definitely worthwile
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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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? |
I personally did not have an health issues during the program however a few of my friends did. They did not seem to have any issue with the healthcare- the program was there to answer any questions if needed. |
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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) |
Australia is a pretty expensive country to live in. So knowing that going in I was more prepared to deal with the expenses such as eating, adventures and traveling around. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Book flights far in advance and do not be afraid to ask if there is a student rate. Most times there is and its a great and easy way to save some extra cash. Also, sign up for a groupon- like thing for the host city! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | how to manage the traveling so you can fit everything you want to do into one semester! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
