The Aussie Way Past Review
By Mike M (Biology, General., Providence College) for
ISA Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia
Gave me a new perspective on the world and myself. I found out how little I knew about not only Australia but America as well. Gaining an international perspective is a little scary at first but interesting and worthwhile in the end because it makes you see the other side to the story.
Personal Information
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. |
Workload was significantly less than what I have at PC. The teaching methods were the same; mostly powerpoints and taking notes. Exams covered more material than my exams at PC which was a little hard to manage at times. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program was easy to get aquatinted with and easy to meet people. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We arrived and met some other people who were in the same situation as us and we found an apartment with them in 8 days. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
AMAZING there is so much to do in australia and the flights are reasonable. |
* Health Care:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Leave a lot of money for traveling and travel as much as you can. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Word of advice is plan on spending a lot more money than you think... so be prepared. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Australian History |
Course Department: | 2101 HUM |
Instructor: | John Richards |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Very good course to learn a little bit about Australia's past. Small amount of work which was nice. |
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Cells, Tissues and Regulation |
Course Department: | 1014 MSC |
Instructor: | Dr Jay Browning |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Interesting concept for a course.... Kind of like a physiology course. Work wasn't bad and labs were easy. |
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Event Marketing and Sponsorship |
Course Department: | 2315 HSL |
Instructor: | K. Filo |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Awesome |
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Colour in Context |
Course Department: | 2533 QCA |
Instructor: | Robyn Peacock-Smith |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Very interesting perspective on art. No drawing or painting skills required. The course aims to explore the effects of colour and how it infulences our lives. |
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