Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., University of Hartford) for

ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes...read above.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

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:

Australian food is bland.

* 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? No

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? $1,000. Meal plan wasn't provided cooked for myself.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? SAVE SAVE SAVE!!! Trips are expensive but totally worth it. You can drink when you get home!

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Start saving before you even set foot in Australia. Don't waste your money on booze. I didn't and was lucky enough to travel up in to the end!