Melbourne really is the most livable city in the world Past Review
By Stevie F (Music Industry, Loyola University New Orleans) - abroad from 07/13/2014 to 11/14/2014 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Melbourne - RMIT University
Participating in the TEAN program was one of the best choices I have ever made. I gained a new sense of confidence and independence while living in Australia. My time abroad changed my life and how I will live long after the program ended. My sense of wanderlust has been pushed to full throttle. I want to take the world be storm and explore everything I can. This experience was completely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The TEAN staff is amazing! Everyone of them is super helpful and will do all they can to assist you in any way. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My living arrangements were great! I lived in Urbanest and the rooms were basically brand new and fully furnished. |
| * Food: |
The food in Melbourne is out of this world. I can't even remember how many times a meal completely satisfied me, it happened too often. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Melbourne is a big city with a lot of people. You get what you give. The more you try and immerse yourself with the local culture, the bigger connection you will have. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It took a bit for my healthcare to run through the system, but other than that, I had no issues. |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe in Melbourne. I could even venture to say that you could walk alone at night and no one would bother you, even though you should always be cautious and walk with a buddy. |
| 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) |
Melbourne is a pretty expensive city but if you are smart about your purchases and budget out your money, it is completely doable to live more than comfortably. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Find a discount grocery store and buy food there. Only buy what you need for the weekdays and then treat yourself with the money saved on food out. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | 6 months is not enough time. |
