A great travel and learning experience Past Review
By Brittney F (Marine Science, University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 02/09/2013 to 06/25/2013 with
ISA Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to travel on a budget and on my own. I believe it was very worthwhile
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Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a dorm with my own kitchen. I was very happy to cook my own meals after hearing everyone complain about the meal plans in the other dorms. |
* Food: |
I cooked my own food. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Since I had to do my own grocery shopping, expenses were higher. It was difficult without an income. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~ $80 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start saving money early |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I would need more money than I went with. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Ecology and evolution of reef fishes |
Course Department: | Marine and tropical biology |
Instructor: | David Bellwood |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Absolutely loved this course!! I learned a lot, and it wasn't easy but I enjoyed the challenge! |
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Australian and Pacific Explorations |
Course Department: | History |
Instructor: | Clare Brennan |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Although the subject material was interesting at first, the instructor was very boring to listen to and was a very strict grader. I was quickly bored/ frustrated with this class. I do not suggest it. |
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