Study Abroad Program at JCU Past Review
By buaddaa (Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University) for
IFSA: Cairns - James Cook University
It was very worthwhile. I learned how to be independed and can handle things by myself now. I learned a new country, a new place, and saw more than I will ever see again.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2008 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot of stuff I wouldn't have at my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They did a lot of extra stuff for us. They made sure everything went smoothly and everything was taken care of. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Three person apartment with 3 singles, a bathroom, and a common room. If you wanted to be in a mixed apartment with guys and girls, it is possible. <br /><br /> They took care of us. Alittle slow on the uptake. |
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They had a lot of the same food every night. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I made some great friends for life. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt worried about anything. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It is alot more expensive to live there than you think. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It was in Australia. English speaking country. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Stay outside all the time. It will never be as good as home. |
Individual Course Reviews
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BM1022 Physiology Systems II |
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