Discovering My Revival Past Review

By (University of Texas - El Paso / UTEP) - abroad from 06/20/2016 to 07/08/2016 with

La Trobe University: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
That theres is more than just our bubble we live in. That there is a whole world to be discovered and enjoy and help around.

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

very helpful, the australian friendliness was shown throughout the course, they treated me like family

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

amazing it was a hotel/apartment style home, with room service everyday. CLEAN SHEETS AND FRESH PILLOWS everyday

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

They made me feel right at home, people in Australia are beyond friendly and outgoing, i didn't get homesick at all, because i felt at home.

* 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? 130-150 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy in bulk in grocery stores and make your own food.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • the Landscape
  • the people
  • the culture
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it was not going to be in Melbourne Australia but in Mildura, Thinking as it was outside the city when in reality it is 4 hours away.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Edge Of The Outback Program

Course Department: Liberal Arts
Instructor: Paige Clark
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not Challenging at all, took this course because photography is one of my passion and it was an amazing chance to visit Australia and experience the amazing landscape it has to offer
Credit Transfer Issues: no i did not