Study Abroad Australia Past Review
By Meredith J (Biology, General., Presbyterian College) for
Study Abroad Programs in Australia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely!!!
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. |
The grading system was much different than the one I was used to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
A lot of student services. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my apartment and roommates, we had a little difficulty setting it up and missed out on an orientation. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Learned a lot about Aboriginal Australians |
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably around 30-40 percent more than I would have at home. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure you have enough to last the whole time before you go on trips |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have fun! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
From Elvis to Madonna |
| Course Department: | Music |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I did not enjoy the course mostly because I am not a musix major, but it wasn't bad. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | n/a |
| Course Name/Rating: |
Mars2005 |
| Course Department: | Biology |
| Instructor: | Ian Tibbets |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was a very good class to take. Learned a lot about marine sciences and got to see wonderful places. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Haven't gotten credits transferred yet |
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Research for Biomedical Science |
| Course Department: | Science |
| Instructor: | Nick Lavidis |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Great course. I learned a lot about doing research and the specific field i was doing research in. |
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Sensory Neuroscience |
| Course Department: | Psychology |
| Instructor: | Derek Arnold |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Grading system was only papers |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
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