Sydney is amazing, the University of Sydney is less so Past Review
By Mary P (Architecture., Tufts University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
I appreciate Tufts much more now.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Was not very challenging and dealing with the university was very frustrating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I can't give it a rating because I didn't interact with the program administration while abroad. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
An apartment-like dorm with a kitchen and two bathrooms shared by five people ins single rooms. <br /><br /> Only points off were for the lack of free internet. |
| * Food: |
Many delicious restaurants nearby. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Definitely take a trip to Cairns. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I got very sick twice during the semester and had an awful time getting help. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Unsure. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I spent a lot of money on internet. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Sydney is amazing, the University of Sydney is less so. |
