Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible Times in the Land Down Under Past Review

By (University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa) - abroad from 02/07/2018 to 06/16/2018 with

IFSA: Townsville - James Cook University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I truly learned how to look at things from other perspectives. Living with international students taught me valuable lessons that everyone views and sees things dramatically different sometimes. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

* 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

The opportunities to meet new people and get involved were amazing in this program. I was able to make lasting friendships with people across the world, and that is something I would never trade away.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $25
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make use of a meal plan if one is included in your program.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The opportunities to explore
  • The academic opportunities included
* What could be improved?
  • The food (it wasn't bad, just very average)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that I shouldn't be afraid to explore and do things on my own. This was my opportunity abroad, and it took me a while to realize that I don't need other people in order to do the things I wanted to do. This became especially important to me when my time started dwindling and I realized this amazing opportunity was coming to a close.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.