Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Experience of my Life Past Review

By (University of Central Florida) - abroad from 02/12/2018 to 05/18/2018 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - International College of Management (ICMS)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How events are run internationally, since I am an events management major. How to plan and event, which we did through a mock event. I grew in self independence and became more confident.

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:

The ICMS food was absolutely horrible we only had two option regular or vegetarian and they were both gross. They were full of grease too. We were forced to pay for the meal plan if we lived on campus.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

It was confusing to figure out the system with the program we had.

* Safety:

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

definitely would NOT want the ICMS food though. I am scarred for life from that.

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? I'm not sure since I had to the meal plan but maybe $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? There are always local food deals around the area you just need to know what days each restaurant has them.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The community environment
  • the courses
* What could be improved?
  • THE FOOD
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How fast it was going to go by. I had the best time ever and wish it did not have to come to an end.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!