Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life Changing Past Review

By (University of Central Florida) - abroad from 07/10/2017 to 11/17/2017 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Melbourne - University of Melbourne

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more than I ever could have expected. I learned how to be independent and I learned that you have to put yourself out there to meet people and get the full experience. I gained knowledge and confidence. This was the most amazing experience of my life and if I could do it over 100 more times, I would. I would not change a thing about my experience abroad. I think every second of it was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Orientation
  • The University
  • The city of Melbourne itself
* What could be improved?
  • Housing without so many under 18 y/o
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how amazing it was going to be. I wish I knew more about Australia before going so I could have booked more trips in advanced and really scheduled my time better.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.