Rollins in Sydney Past Review
By Chad B (Math, Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Sydney - Rollins in Sydney
My experience was very worthwhile. Not only did I gain cultural awareness and grow personally but I became great friends with Rollins students I would have never met otherwise.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teaching was mainly lectures and then papers. However the each professor's interest and enthusiasm plus the many fun field trips made the academic experience fantastic! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was terrific! They were very nice and the home was in a great area. It was a 45 minute bus ride to Uni but only a 15 minute walk to the beach. |
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My host mother was a great cook and dinners were always delicious. Uni has a pretty decent food court selection. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip to Central Australia and Uluru in the first month was terrific and allowed our group to really come together and get to know each other. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never had any safety concerns in the city however it is a big city and caution should be taken like anywhere else. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | They gave us $60 a week for lunch and that was more than enough. If you're smart you a save some of that for weekend fun. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Remember that you will likely be getting a cell phone and possibly paying monthly for internet. Start saving for the two week spring break when you can do some traveling. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is fantastic! It is perfect for the student who is looking for international experience but their area of study doesn't apply to any in particular. The program is flexible and the excursions really make it fun for anyone. If you are going on this program and are nervous, relax! You are about to have an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience! |
