I loved the land down under! Past Review
By Caitlyn M (Agriculture Communications and Journalism, Texas A&M - College Station) - abroad from 02/13/2013 to 06/29/2013 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Newcastle - University of Newcastle
Studying at the University of Newcastle in Australia was the best experience of my life. I learned so much about the culture and the environment. I did things that I never thought I would do in a million years. It was an amazing experience and the people working at The Education Abroad Network help you every step of the way. They provide the best opportunities and the staff is extremely helpful. I made so many new friends that I still talk to everyday. The beauty of Australia is absolutely breathtaking and I am definitely going back. I am so glad I made the decision to study abroad here. It was the best five months of my life!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes at the school are challenging, but you get to learn so much. The school provides so many resources for you to really get the most out of your educational experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration is absolutely wonderful. They help you every step of the way! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The living arrangements were one of the best parts of the program. I lived with twenty Australians and we became life long friends. |
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The food was absolutely amazing. I tried so many new things! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The social and cultural aspect was great. We got acquainted quickly and fit right in. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
If someone had a health issue, there was a free doctor on campus. It was easy to make an appointment and walk right in. |
| * Safety: |
Make sure you know the number for the police if needed. It's different in Australia! I felt really safe while living in Australia. You were always around people and everyone is so friendly - so if you needed help you could ask someone. |
| 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) |
The cost of living in Australia is very different. Things are more expensive, but overall it was easy to live on a students budget. |
| 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? | Learn how to save your money wisely. You never know how expensive things are going to be. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew to bring more clothes! I really felt like I underpacked. I also wish I knew how to budget wisely. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
