La Trobe University-Gateway to Oz Past Review
By Jeff S (Community Health and Preventive Medicine., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
La Trobe University: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Must higher appreciation for a different way of living. I cannot wait to go back someday. An incredible experience that will change every aspect of how you think and live.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Took four classes. All transfered back. Teaching methods lecture style. Most lectures available online. No exams, only papers. Overall, easier than my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The La Trobe services involve terrible communication, long lines, and confusion. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very beautiful campus. Eagle Uni bar on site. Lots of welcome programs. Hour tram to city. Lovely location. Very pleased. |
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Excellent food in the agora. Bit pricey at times. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Became an ISA member and Mountaineering Club member which helped with traveling around Victoria. Both recommended! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Private hospital on campus. Not very helpful/somewhat rude staff. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You may not love everything about your host uni, but that's part of the experience. Take chances and don't be afraid to try new things. You'll love it! |
