I would give anything to be back in australia as soon as i graduate from here im going back! Past Review

By (Education, Roger Williams University) for

IFSA: Gold Coast & Brisbane - Griffith University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was so worth while i would give anything to go back!

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.

There is a very small work load, but your whole grade is usually based of one final test.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Buttler was the best program to go through! We went on many day trips that were planned for us! They also came to the school once a week to make sure we were all doing well.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

You have to cook for yourself.

* 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

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? When considering Australia you have to love the out door and be open to meeting many new people because a lot of people from all over the world live in Australia.