Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Absolutely Fantastic Past Review

By (Neuroscience & Biology, St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 07/15/2013 to 11/29/2013 with

James Cook University - Townsville: Townsville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Living on my own was a big one! Yes it was very worth while. I am so absolutely happy I went to James Cook and would do it all again if I had the chance!

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.

The program has fantastic opportunities for research and classes were academically rigorous if you wanted them to be.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Excellent program leaders!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very integrated, be sure to join some clubs etc.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Campus is very safe, surrounding suburbs could be a little dicey.

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)

I lived off campus with 5 other students so this saved lots of money!

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Live off campus and have a kitchen to buy your own food! You will save heaps!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • Location for Travel
  • Academics
* What could be improved?
  • Housing prices
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To find a house off campus before we arrived!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!