Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Melbourne: Culture, Class, Outback Past Review

By (SOCIAL SCIENCES., Providence College) for

IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it taught me more about myself and my goals than continuing at my home university for four years alone.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We attended a Aussie Rules football game with the program and it was awe inspiring to be in such an enormous stadium with a culture and tradition that was so young and to be reminded that just a few minutes away you could experience some of the most ancient and pure earthly wonders.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The cost of transportation.

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it- its an amazing University with a unique education style set in a city that never sleeps. You are surrounded by natural history and a truly unique environment.