Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I want to go back! Past Review

By (Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions., Elizabethtown College) - abroad from 07/08/2011 to 11/18/2011 with

ISA Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to enjoy every experience no matter what. Good or bad the memories will still bring smiles. This was the best time of my life so far. I look forward to keeping the care-free mentality with me everyday for the rest of my life.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were challenging, but all of the professors were phenomenal!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The international population was quite large at JCU and were very accommodating with us!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Absolutely loved living in University Hall!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I had a lot of friends that helped me get acclimated to the country. They were great!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never experienced any problems.

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)

Food is included in room and board. Everything else was just what I wanted, not needed

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find out cheap places near you! Make lots of friends that will drive you places and show you the local spots!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The country
  • The people
  • The weather
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Price
  • Make it longer!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew to save WAY more money than I had.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'