Got to live, work and play with Australian students Past Review
By Sara E (Psychology and Community Health, Tufts University) for
IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne
YES! Loved it!
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2006 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I not only took classes catered to "abroad students", but took some classes that were relevant to my major at my home university. It was great to get a different perspective on an area that I had been studying. Plus, it was especially helpful that I was able to have that course count toward my major! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Residential College (Trinity College) associated with the University of Melbourne (like a mini-college) <br /><br /> I enjoyed living with local students instead of just American abroad students in the apartments nearby. |
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Great food everywhere except at the res college! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | Travel is important to me, so I was willing to spend money to get to explore the entire country and fulfill my abroad experience! Most things were cheaper than in the US, but not all!!!! |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | meal plan! |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Enjoy every moment of being abroad! |
