Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best 5 Months Ever! Past Review

By (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 02/02/2018 to 06/25/2018 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad is definitely a worthwhile experience, you gain a stronger sense of self, become more independent and learn how to adapt to living in a new setting.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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

I would choose to study abroad with TEAN again in a heartbeat! This program made transitioning to a new country easy and fun, they organized events for us to learn about and experience our new surroundings.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go grocery shopping and cook at home to avoid spending lots of money on restaurants and take away food!

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Super fun orientation trip
  • Organized events throughout semester
  • Housing in great location
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Ties flies so enjoy it while you can!

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.