A land of adventure and many international travelers Past Review
By Kieran O'Donnell (University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/10/2018 to 04/25/2018 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Gold Coast - Bond University
I learned global perspectives, how to enjoy the outdoors around me while attending school, other culture, and Australian culture and history. well worthwhile
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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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Liked the location just wish there could have been a cheaper option |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
allianz had issues with logging in and recognizing my membership |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
from providing Great Barrier Reef experience, climbing the country's tallest building, a rugby match, accomadation, dinners, etc the program gave us great free events to attend and the necessary connections to explore |
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? | made my own food with cheap easy groceries otherwise you have to spend a fortune |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | find your own beach housing thats close to the University, but close to tram and bus station |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | that the system in getting credits for courses does not really benefit your academic progress unless you go unrestricted electives only. how much the uni lacked a local presence. that i would be living with americans |
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. |
