The Best Experience of My Life! Past Review
By Sarah F (Business Communications, University of Kentucky) - abroad from 12/26/2015 to 03/23/2016 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN: The Australian Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can honestly say that studying abroad has made me think and live differently. I take advantage of more opportunities and resources now. Studying abroad in Australia has allowed me to see parts of the world I may not have seen otherwise. It helped me push my own boundaries and challenge myself. My advice to students who are thinking about studying abroad is to do it, the experiences you will have will be like no other. From surfing to scuba diving and learning from the best professors there is no other experience like the one TEAN offers. Apply now and start dreaming about the best time of your life! My experience was one like no other and completely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Honestly, I wish I could go back to Australia all the time. My experience was one like no other. |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to share with other people on your program such as make meals together, share laundry detergent, and things of that nature. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That ketchup is not the same in Australia as it is in the United States |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
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