Wonderful, had an amazing time in Australia Past Review
By jake n (psychology / philosophy, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/18/2012 to 07/01/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I learned a lot and became familiar with a different culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was $2,000 per month, per individual |
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No meal/dining plans |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to pay $100 in cash to see a doctor |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
Spent lots of money |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Check housing/meal options for programs before signing up. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | expenses |
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