Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Studying abroad was the best decision I've ever made. Past Review

By (Exercise Science/ Pre-OT, Manhattan College) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 06/26/2012 with

ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to immerse myself in a new country and meet so many new people. I was able to be more outgoing and try things I did not have at my disposal back in the states. It was a worthwhile experience that everyone should have the opportunity to do!

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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:

* 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? 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)

* 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? About $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you save as much money as possible for your trip abroad. Make sure you know your prices from your local grocery stores.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Easy to talk to the Globalinks workers
  • Met so many nice people
  • There were so many choices for activities during our orientation week
* What could be improved?
  • Information on housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the housing arrangements. I didn't know that I would need to pay for internet in my apartment.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.