An unforgettable learning experience in the natural areas of Australia July 11, 2023
By Max M (Environmental Studies, Hamilton College) - abroad from 02/24/2023 to 05/11/2023 with
SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action
It was very worthwhile. I gained a new perspective on the United States as well as gained a great wealth of knowledge in the area of study. I also gained great tools to use in my studies and further career in environmental studies.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
this program was excellent in all aspects from the high academic standards to the field learning experiences. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration of this program was well organized and allowed for a great education-travel balance. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the living arrangements in our long term stays was excellent. We were provided lovely apartments in fantastic locations. |
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The food when provided was always healthy and tasty. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt well integrated with the local culture due to our time to explore and live in a new country |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health issues during the program |
| * Safety: |
Safety was the number 1 priority for all staff and we were never put into any risky situations |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program gave me a much more intricate and detailed base of knowledge in the environmental field as well as providing an excellent opportunity to learn about and experience Australian culture |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
the student budget was enough for food and necessities and allowed us to practice money management. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 250$ dollars per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save money in advance for activities you would want to do while in your abroad country. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To save more money in advance than you think you will need |
