Internship Aboard Changed Everything Past Review
By Marcy F (Ecology, Marshall University) for
James Cook University - Cairns: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was, I learned that I could survive in a new culture and that I was ready to go off on my own and explore.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a share house where I had my own room and shared everything else with people from all over some where locals, some were Americans, and the rest were internationals. |
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* 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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* Safety: |
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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) |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I believe all college students should do some studys aboard. This summer in Australia interning was the best of my life. I learned so much and experienced so much I feel every fortunate. |
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