Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Trip of a Lifetime! Past Review

By (Marine Sciences, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 07/13/2015 to 11/21/2015 with

ISA Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about different cultures, the people, the government. I learned how easy it is to open my eyes and look around at the beautiful world around me. I learned I could fall in love with everything and everyone. I grew up a lot, I became more independent, I was the happiest I have ever been in my life while I was in Australia.

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 school was very different and much harder than the school here.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Australia was amazing itself, the people and places there are perfect.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't go out to eat a lot and make sure to save a lot before hand to travel.

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?

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

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  • 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?
  • People
  • Beach
  • Sun
* What could be improved?
  • Classes
  • Scheduling
  • Expenses
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how much money I would have needed, which was about $3000. And I wish I knew how hard the classes were going to be.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.