The most incredible experience of my life Past Review
By Sarah Davis (University of New Hampshire) - abroad from 07/10/2016 to 11/26/2016 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Newcastle - University of Newcastle
My experience abroad was the greatest adventure of my life. I met so many new people and had learning experiences I would have never had had I not gone abroad. TEAN was an incredible program. The orientation they offer was the best week of my life. Having the orientation was a great opportunity to meet other students who would be studying in Australia and potential places to stay when traveling. The cultural events TEAN offers are a great way to see the culture. TEAN was an incredible program and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity and to have met so many incredible people.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* 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? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was extremely sick my first week in Australia. I was directed to a clinic that accepted walk in patients and went and was in and out in under 30 minutes. I ended up having to go back a couple other times throughout the semester and all the fees were covered by the over seas health care. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
TEAN offered so many opportunities that I don't think I would have experienced had I gone through another program. |
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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eating out is super expensive and the portion size is small. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Australia is expensive and you don't need to bring a lot. |
