Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life-changing Past Review

By (University of Central Florida) - abroad from 02/07/2018 to 06/30/2018 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My whole experience was amazing. From the friends I made, to my Spring break trip to Indonesia, to the volcano I climbed, to the beaches, to the sunsets and sunrises, to the traveling, to the different foods I ate and so much more. This program gave me the opportunity to dig a little deeper and experience new experiences that will ultimately change your outlook on life.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

The International housing was amazing. Not only did I meet many Australians, but I was given the opportunity to meet people of many other countries and cultures.

* Food:

My home University in Newcastle, Australia had the best-tasting meal plan I've ever experienced.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I was sick a few times while here, but the healthcare I experienced from my campus

* Safety:

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

Yes, I may have chosen a different University to go to in Australia because I fell in love with the Gold Coast, but besides that overall program was organized and did everything to make the transition of living in a different country as easy as possible.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look up the currency of the country you are going to and make a plan of how much money you'll need for yourself each week.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • The orientation
  • The organizatoin
  • The staff
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The one thing I wish I knew before I went into this program would have been more knowledge on staying in hostels.

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.