Living a Life of 'No Worries' Past Review
By VY (PSYCHOLOGY., Cornell University) - abroad from 02/27/2012 to 06/25/2012 with
The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Coming from a fast-paced urban background, it was refreshing to slow down and enjoy life through Sydney's easygoing lifestyle. It made me appreciate the balance between commercial activity and natural beauty in a city. With such a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, it's hard not to smile and enjoy the abundant sunshine with the Aussie attitude of 'no worries.'
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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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Study Abroad office was very friendly and would offer great assistance when requested. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Medical professionals at the university are very thorough in their examinations. They are attentive and provide both preventive and curative care. |
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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) |
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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy TravelTen bus passes to save money. Concession prices are only for exchange (not Study Abroad) students. |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Local students usually don't live near Study Abroad housing. |
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