Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I gained independence, self confidence and awareness. Past Review

By (Marine Biology, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 02/06/2018 to 06/15/2018 with

ISA Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My advisor did not put enough effort into planning trips, but was very kind and supportive throughout the semester.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Dining hall was very lacking with options, especially for vegetarians

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Could have seen more of the 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)

If traveling often, very hard to save on money

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $35
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a budget before you go and stick to it

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?
  • Independence
  • Classes
  • Excursions
* What could be improved?
  • Amount of excursions
  • Guidance on how to budget
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to budget

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.