Marvelous Melbourne Past Review
By Jarrett B (Computer Science, Towson University) - abroad from 07/07/2015 to 11/13/2015 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Melbourne - RMIT University
This experience was very worthwhile. I learned how to interact in a diverse working environment. I learned how to appreciate a different culture and differing points of view.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the TEAN Orientation Leaders were knowledgeable and personable which lead to an outstanding orientation experience. In my host city, the adviser was great! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Cultural activities were planned by the administration staff. We were highly encouraged but not forced to be involved with our host city's cultural life |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to go to the doctor for a cold overseas and help with finding a healthcare provider was given to me by my host city adviser. |
* Safety: |
The city was very safe and I was informed of all of the appropriate numbers to call. I was given an emergency contact card for TEAN staff as well. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* 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) |
Food was not included in the program expenses. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy groceries to cook with instead of eating out if possible. Eating out can be very expensive. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* 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? | I wish I knew more about the weather. Melbourne was slightly colder than I expected it to be. It was winter when I was there, but it was still slightly colder than expected. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |