Had a great time in Australia! June 05, 2023

By (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!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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!

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The reef aspect
  • Camping with Aboriginal elders
  • Making friends
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Communication
* 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!