I learned to be a grown-up! Past Review
By Allison R (Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Virginia) - abroad from 07/07/2015 to 11/21/2015 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Melbourne - University of Melbourne
Absolutely worthwhile! To use an old cliche, I definitely learned a lot about myself being thrown into an entirely new setting with all new people! This experience gave me a new outlook on the world, and I think that it's help me to become a global citizen. I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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Growing up in the suburbs of Pennsylvania I was never exposed to city living. Being in the heart of a bustling city like Melbourne for nearly 5 months taught me that I can survive in a city on my own and I'm capable of being a real adult! |
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If I could go back and do it again I probably would have gotten a part-time job in Melbourne while I was there. I had more downtime than I expected, and it would have been great to have a little extra spending money especially at the end of the semester! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known how expensive everything was going to be abroad, and also how to plan a cheap trip. Personally, I planned a trip to New Zealand's South Island after the semester ended and it would have been nice to know the best car rental companies, best budget airlines, and best hostels. |
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! |
