Macquarie Uni...missing Oz! Past Review
By Amy M (Anthropology., University of Texas - San Antonio) for
Macquarie University: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how a different school system worked and what that side of the world was all about.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of South Pacific |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Amazing |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Close to campus but had to pay for internet |
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Food was expensive to eat out, the shopping centre with food wasn't too far away though |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Good cultural classes |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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Other Program Information
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* 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? | Save up money and travel as much as you can. Australia is expensive but beautiful. |
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