Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once In A Lifetime Past Review

By (Child and Family Studies, Syracuse University) - abroad from 02/12/2014 to 07/01/2014 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - University of New South Wales

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can honestly say it was the most remarkable and unforgettable four months of my life. The opportunity to live in a foreign country and travel is not something everyone has the opportunity to do. The experience opened my eyes to a world around me that I did not know existed. Living in Australia made me grow as a person and provided me insight to what I want to do in life. The memories created are endless and the friendships formed are one of a kind. Travel breaks the routine that we all tend to fall into while making us grateful at the same time. Traveling has become a passion. It was an extremely worthwhile experience.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Work very manageable for a study abroad experience.

* 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:

There was never a time where I felt I was in danger.

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

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)

Finances are a big part of going abroad but, managing money becomes second nature. Learning what is an is not important to spend money on is the key.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $170
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try and save up prior to your study abroad experience!

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
* 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?
  • The trips and activities provided through TEAN.
  • The host city I was given the opportunity to live in.
  • The friendly and helpful staff.
* What could be improved?
  • The program does not have anything to improve
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That Sydney, Australia gets chilly as the semester ends around the end of April!

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.