Had a great time in Australia! June 05, 2023
By A student (Ecology, Evolution Biology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/03/2023 to 05/18/2023 with
SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural Ecology
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about Australia's evolution, culture and history. It was definitely worthwhile!
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How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had a great time, there were some organizational aspects that I felt could be improved, the program directors did not always tell us what was going on, but I had fun and made friends and learned so much! |
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* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You're gonna have to roll with the punches a bit at the beginning, but once you get the rhythm of the program you get used to it and you have so much fun! |
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