Best five weeks ever. Past Review
By Kelsey P (AOSS Engineering, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor) - abroad from 06/20/2014 to 07/25/2014 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN: The Australian Semester
I learned that there are many different perspectives to similar concepts and it is very worthwhile to learn all of them.
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. |
This program was rigorous but not so much so that it was impossible to enjoy the fact that we were in Australia. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was taken care for us and made our lives very easy. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved every different kind of living arrangement that we were given during our stay in Australia. |
* Food: |
The cafeteria food at UNSW was delicious and freshly prepared. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The culture was very similar to the US. The one exception is that they were much quieter than us and seem to become friends much faster. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any health issues while on the trip. |
* Safety: |
All the areas that we stayed seemed to be very safe and we never had an incidents where I did not feel safe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
It was very expensive in Australia. But, you want to experience everything you can since it is such a distance. Just be prepared to spend some extra money. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $250 dollars per week on food and other expenses. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would suggest as much as possible to shop at grocery stores and make your own food whenever possible. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known that I should have brought dressier clothes for the cities. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Engr 301 |
Course Department: | Engineering |
Instructor: | Chris Marquis |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | The class was challenging due to the amount of material that was covered in the period of time covered. We took many field trips that were relevant to the coursework that we were covering. Sometimes we even had our lectures during the field trips. There were multiple professors for this course and they were all very prepared for class and were easy to approach. Due to the short period of time that we were in Australia, everyday of class was mandatory. We were given homework from each location and professor and given a final exam on top of a final project and presentation. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | I did not have any trouble transferring my credits. |