Unique, Life Changing Experience January 05, 2024
By A student (Mathematics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/27/2023 to 05/10/2023 with
SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action
I gained a fresh perspective from Australians, and also gained a new perspective on the field of sustainability.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a ton, but I would not describe the program as conventionally rigorous. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt supported and comfortable |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Excellent accommodation in apartments, hostels, and tents |
* Food: |
Largely on your own except for camping trips which had good food. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Much of the program was spent with my American peers, but the ISP allowed me to really get to know Australians and make friends. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Very safe |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This program was an awesome way to study abroad. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $40 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just stay organized and be intentional about where you are spending your money |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just be confident that things will work out! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
SEAS |
Course Department: | Sustainability |
Instructor: | Peter Brennan |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | This course recognized the intersectional nature of sustainability and was super interesting. Peter is an amazing instructor. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | no |
Course Name/Rating: |
Research Methods and Ethics |
Course Department: | Research |
Instructor: | Laura Brennan |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | This wasn't anything crazy, just some simple guidelines for conducting social research. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | no |