I Left My Heart Down Under Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Sydney Uni was really tough... not that Pitt doesn't have difficult aspects, but at the time, USyd was ranked amongst the best universities in the world.

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I felt more at home than I do back here.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was in a studio apartment, which was basically a really nice single dorm. The location was spectacular. I was about a 5 minute stroll from campus and a 2 minute walk to King Street, which is one of the major arteries into downtown Sydney.

I ate TOO much. I refuse to perpetuate the the stereotypical "fat American" by telling tales of my favorite places to binge eat in Sydney :)

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I had a great experience when I volunteered with the Conservation Volunteers of Australia for a weekend in Kangaroo Valley. And the most spectacular time with my friend Katie during final's break. We just decided out of nowhere to take the next Virgin Blue flights to the Whitsundays for a week. It was so gorgeous.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I felt totally safe in Sydney. And the healthcare was just as good if not better than American healthcare. No vaccines necessary.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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