Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Australia FUN but expensive. Past Review

By (Special Education, Keene State College) for

Professional Pathways: Sydney - Intern in Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile but if I were to go abroad again I would travel. I would not spend so much money on a program. It was a great experience though!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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 shared apartment. There were other travelers in the building.

* Food:

N/A

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved the weekend trips Professional Pathways has.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Healthcare was easy to get and cheap. I went right in told them what was wrong and they gave me a prescription.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* 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? Have a lot of money. The price of living is a lot higher than in the states and our dollar is worth less. Do everything you can and have fun doing it!