The Amazing Adventure to Land Down Under Past Review

By (Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for

ISA Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so culutral experience and enjoyed every moment of my time abroad. It has taught me how t be much more respectable toward other cultures.

Review Photos

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad: Gold Coast - Bond University Photo

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Bond University
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The grading was different from the United States so it was good have the conversion known. William Loh was an excellent professor and tour guide. Carina Donaldson, Martin, and Rob Price were just as equally excellent.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

William, Carina, Rob, Martin, Inger and other people who had taught us were excellent sources of information.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

All the housing was excellent!

* Food:

Everything was excellent! No complaints!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Everyday was a cultural event. It was an amazing adventure.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe!

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)

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The amount of Australia seen!
  • Everything!
* What could be improved?
  • People in my group tended to be negative and uninterested occassionally
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Studying abroad is wort every cent and moment of your time. Every student should try to do it.

Comments

Thanks, Chelsea, for leaving a review of your time abroad! We'll be sure to take your comments into consideration for students going abroad in the future. We're glad you loved Australia!

Anonymous April 19, 2012