Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Public Relations, Advertising, Applied Communication, Carroll University) - abroad from 02/05/2015 to 06/21/2015 with

IFSA: Cairns - James Cook University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and how I want to spend my life. I learned that I will not truly be happy unless I go out and experience life and work hard towards what I want to achieve. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The subjects I had classes in were very interesting and weren't too difficult, even though most of them were specifically about Australia.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I got to meet and become close with so many people from all over the world!

* Food:

There wasn't much variety, but it was still tasty!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

There was a health center right across the street from the university, and the health care I received with IFSA-Butler made it cheap for me to make appointments and receive care.

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try not to eat out too much!

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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  • Americans
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Included excursions
  • Dependability
* What could be improved?
  • Cost
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You will only never regret meeting more people and putting yourself out there.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.