Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

experience of a lifetime! Past Review

By (Florida Gulf Coast University) - abroad from 02/10/2019 to 06/23/2019 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was so worthwhile! I learned a lot about myself and I grew in so many ways. I also grew on an academic level. This was my first time out of the country, so now I feel as if I can conquer the world.

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.

My experience was great!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

TEAN was very organized and was a great provider!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my housing. I had my own room and own bathroom and my roommates were fabulous.

* Food:

The food was amazing all around!!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The culture and social experience in Australia was awesome. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any health problems, but my roommate did. When she did have a problem there were many people there to help!

* Safety:

Sydney is very safe, I never felt uncomfortable walking alone at night.

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

This program was amazing in so many aspects! There aren't enough stars to rate this program.

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)

I was able to live on a student budget and I didn't have a job!

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You need to track your money and be careful with 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?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • organization
  • staff members
  • experiences
* What could be improved?
  • more events
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew not to worry before, because I worried a lot before I went. If I knew this experience would have been this great, I would have worried less before and saved myself time

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.