Finding My Independence on the Gold Coast, Australia Past Review
By Maren M (Communication Studies, Colorado State University) for
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Gold Coast - Bond University
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be independent, flexible, spontaneous. I learned how to be a good planner, learned how to be good with directions, schedule, budget, and adapt to my surroundings.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Reasonable work load, similar teaching methods. |
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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? |
Lived in a very nice serviced apartment building. Close to school, grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, beach, etc. |
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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) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program will help you with your abroad experience every step of the way. It was worth every penny. |
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