I am more confident and culturally aware than ever before!!! Past Review
By Theresa L'Etoile (Saint Joseph's University) - abroad from 02/14/2017 to 07/01/2017 with
IFSA: Sydney - Macquarie University
My eyes have seen parts of the world I thought I would never get to explore! I am much more open to new cultures and new experiences. I've learned that I can be independent and successful in a new environment, and that getting to know people from different parts of the world can be enlightening and fascinating!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living with strangers from all over the world can be a challenge and definitely takes some getting used to! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
IFSA-Butler was great in helping us with whatever we needed! It was nice to always have someone there for you when you're so far away from home. They made the transition simple! |
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) |
Australia's cost of living is definitely more expensive that what I am used to in the US! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50-100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It's always better to cook at home! Eating out multiple times a week can add up unexpectedly. |
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? | Little logistical things like a phone plan and money will be figured out, don't worry! |
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. |
