Australia- I Report from a Land Down Under! Past Review
By A student (Barnard College) - abroad from 02/27/2012 to 06/06/2012 with
The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learnt about different cultures, how to function on my own in a foreign country and how to be even more independent- even though I've been abroad on my own before
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in UNSW international housing in Bondi Beach- incredible location, but a bit of a commute to school [about an hour total during high traffic times and 2 busses] |
| * Food: |
Food is very expensive here! Be prepared |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Living in Bondi definitely helped get me out of the American bubble that happened in the other housing situations |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health services is both helpful and easy to maneuver |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
I dont eat out really at all, and I am careful about my transportation expenses but it was still hard to manage- they don't have bussing transfers and food is very expensive! |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't just spend money without planning or thinking- create a food, transport, and extras budget for yourself! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* 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? |
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? | Grading system intricacies so I would be less shocked when getting assignments back |
