Overall, incredible and unique experience!! Past Review
By Matt S (Film Media and Communications, University of Rhode Island) - abroad from 07/07/2014 to 11/22/2014 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Gold Coast - Griffith University
I came back with a massively bigger understand not only of Australian culture, but of my own culture and travel in general. I got to see the comparisons of my own upbringing and other's, while gaining a larger respect for others in the process.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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The off campus housing option was absolutely incredibly. It was located in Broadbeach, so we were placed in an amazing location, right near the new transit system, and the beach! The housing itself was amazing, probably nicest housing I've had during my college experience. Weekly cleaning staff, amazing views, and the amenities included during out stay all added to an overall positive housing experience. |
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The program did an amazing job with giving us countless opportunities to become integrated with the local culture. The multitude of events presented to us around the city were well worth trying out. By the end of the semester, I had help that I was truly comfortable and knowledgable in the Australian culture, especially within Gold Coast. |
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Throughout my nearly 5 month stay, not once had I felt unsafe. The TEAN staff located within Gold Coast were always readily available for us, and gave us plenty of information on living in a city enviroment so we felt safe throughout our stay. |
| 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? | around 150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | start budgeting at the beginning of the semester, and you'll thank yourself in the end. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | Starting early with proper budgeting can help in the long run and relieve some stress toward the end of the semester. |
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. |
