My study abroad experience with SFS in Queensland, Australia Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/28/2012 to 05/03/2012 with
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Australia – Rainforest studies
very very worthwhile- learned about a truly unique part of the world, developed my interest in ecology
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academic program was rigorous, although not quite as rigorous as many of my course at Wellesley College. Computer resources and internet access were somewhat lacking. Courses were well-structured and engaging. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The site itself is fairly isolated, but the program staff work very hard to provide off-site social and community events. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
outdoors atmosphere, cabins |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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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) |
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* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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? | prices in Australia are very high, luckily my expenses were minimal- mostly gifts and souvenirs there are almost no opportunities to meet young people on the Atherton Tablelands, I wonder if there is anything SFS could do to collaborate with any Australian university programs? |