Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Hartford) for

ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
SO WORTHWHILE! I learned so much about myself and Australia. I learned how to live in a new city, budget money, make new friends, travel, and so much more.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Summer 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was hard for me to concentrate on school while being in a foreign country, but the classes were beneficial.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I paid and made my own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My living situation allowed me to make many amazing friends!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never had to use health services, but my friends had positive experiences. I always felt very safe in a huge city.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 500-700
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Money for going out was a large expense. Alcohol is very expensive in Sydney, as is public transportation. Food is also very expensive, as is laundry where I was living.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Australearn is the best program to go through, compared to other programs my friends here did!