Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The trip of a lifetime Past Review

By (Quinnipiac University) - abroad from 02/13/2019 to 06/30/2019 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - University of Technology Sydney

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to gain a sense of independence and got to experience doing certain things for the first time on my own.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

TEAN Abroad really helped provide an enjoyable experience and aided in me feeling comfortable. They were always available to answer any questions I had.

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? Approximately $100-150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I highly recommend making a budget and stick to that. It is very easy to get caught up in everything and start spending money without the understanding of how much you're actually spending.

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
  • 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 meets up organized by TEAN
  • Coordinating who I got to live with in housing
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It is a huge adjustment being all the way across the world but challenge yourself to go out of your comfort zone and give yourself a new chance in a new place.

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!