Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Brisbane and UQ Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/14/0017 to 06/25/2017 with

IFSA: Brisbane - University of Queensland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Traveling around all over Australia and the surrounding countries, I definitely learned a lot. I became super appreciative for everything I have. It was also good to be so completely on my own, not knowing anyone here at all. That's when you learn the most.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I was really torn when picking my program. Australia as some great cities but overall, I'm ver happy I chose Brisbane. It's a great place for a student to live. It's a great location to travel around as well!

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Everything adds up very quickly. Plan and budget!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Accommodation
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Wi-Fi
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how fast it really was going to go by.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.