I am moving to Australia Past Review
By Kaelyn H (Math, Quinnipiac University) for
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - University of Sydney
yes. australians are awesome, everybody has to come here. i have learned so much about another culture which is something i enjoy. i have met some amazing people who i will probably be in contact with even after i return to the states.
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. |
the Australian grading system is much different and i did not know that. school in the states has more busy work while everything here counts for more of your grade |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
TEAN IS AWESOME |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
we live around families so we have gotten many noise violations. it is not like living in a dorm where you are surrounded by other students. |
| * Food: |
we cook all our own meals! but there are many good places to go in the city to get a good meal |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
rugby games, new zealand mid semester break, cairns trip, all activities planned by this program were worth the money and definitely a good experience |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
no issues |
| 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) |
|
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
|
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | AUSTRALIA! |
