Take the opportunity! Studying abroad changes your life Past Review
By A student (Criminal Justice/Police Science, Roger Williams University / RWU) - abroad from 07/16/2014 to 11/23/2014 with
IFSA: Gold Coast & Brisbane - Griffith University
Absolutely, learned more outside of the classroom than in it, so worthwhile I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had the chance
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. |
The classes are different, less assessments compared to classes in the US, not taken as serious or vigorously interacting with professors as it is at my home university |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
never met with anyone apart of my host program administration |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
poor kitchens, no ovens, concrete floors, showers get bathroom floors flooded with water, but individuals rooms was the best part and balcony access. |
* Food: |
there was no dinning halls avaliable and food on campus was a bit expensive for students on a budget |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the Australians they were very welcoming and helpful with any and all questions you had for them, including the best places to travel in Australia |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
we were presented with overseas health care service if applicable. N/A for me |
* Safety: |
I felt 100% safe walking to and from the village and throughout campus |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
1 |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100.00-150.00 during some weeks |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Australia is more expensive and students need to be prepared to pay a little more for items we generally get for cheaper cost in the US |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | that you will feel down at some points but that keeping up communication with loved ones from home is very beneficial and helpful during this time |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |