Amazing Adventure and Great Getaway Choice Past Review
By Amphy P (Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 07/23/2019 to 12/04/2019 with
IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne
It was totally worth to go. I grew a lot personally and mentally got stronger; learned how to survive in a completely new country; Classes were fun and I got very interested in counselling as a career over there.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
lots of resources, not very intense but depends on your classes |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Very great city to live in, great country to go and explore, love the studying vibe in school, also because this school is so large I got so many classes to choose from; different culture but same language which made things easier and the adjustment easier |
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? | $100-150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | drink less bubble tea |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Melbourne is kind of cold I should've get more warm clothes and get ready for that coldness. Also should bring less stuff since you buy lots of stuff there. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
