Life Changing! Past Review
By Germaine N (PSYCHOLOGY., St. Cloud State University) - abroad from 02/08/2012 to 07/01/2012 with
Southern Cross University: Lismore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to trust myself and be open and willing to meet new people and make all kinds of different friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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Not provided...so not really applicable, my friend was a good cook! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
I saved a lot before I went though, to be able to afford trips |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make meals with friends...trade off buying essentials: milk, bread, etc. See if the school or related organizations provide food. For example, at SCU, there was food provided to students on campus for free every Tuesday, and school clubs often had different events in which you could eat for free! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* 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? | 10+ |
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? | That I would make tons of friends and want to stay longer... If I could do it again, I would have gone for a year! |
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