Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Brandeis University) - abroad from 07/15/2015 to 11/22/2015 with

IFSA: Brisbane - University of Queensland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i learned to be independent and explore activities that i never considered doing. I went scuba diving for the first time on the coral reed and loved it.

Review Photos

IFSA-Butler: Brisbane - University of Queensland Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

my academic experience was amazing. i had a lot of academic support through this program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

they were very helpful. they provided us with resources to live in Australia.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

i love the housing. We lived in the city of Brisbane next to beautiful diners and shops.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

pretty much like America.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very safe community

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)

food price is about the same as America. Farmers Markets were very helpful and found great produce.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? use a MS excel financial spread sheet to keep track of money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • people
  • trips
  • bounding time during camping trip
* What could be improved?
  • the amount of academic support
  • financial aid advisors
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? we needed a different visa to do internships/ jobs during our academic semester

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!