Anything Worth Having is Worth Working For Past Review
By Alyssa P (Graphic Communications Management, University of Wisconsin - Stout) for
Southern Cross University: Lismore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was worthwhile. I would probably pick a larger, more active city to go to school in than Lismore. I learned a lot about myself regarding emotional independence. It was very hard for me to adjust. I have a broader perspective on the world we live in; a greater understanding of existence beyond America. I have a more clear outlook on time and how to spend it. I have a greater appreciation for my home and the people in my life.
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. |
-Fewer Assignments -Independent Learning -High expectations for depth of explanation on assignments -Too much downtime during the week -Unorganized lecturer/tutorial guide/assessor system -Lack of student organizations to be involved in if temporary student |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $6,000 over 4 months |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Groceries were a much larger expense than I had anticipated. SAVE and take enough spending money with you, and then bring extra. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A spontaneous, care-free, curious student would most benefit from this program. Anxious busy-bodies will find it too low key and difficult to adjust to the Australian pace. |
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