Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Bondi Beach is a very nice town. Past Review

By (Political Science, Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 03/04/2013 to 06/07/2013 with

The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I mostly learned things about myself. That I love to travel and want to do as much of it as possible. I also learned the best way to experience another culture is not through books or online but in person.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $500
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find discounts on food and drinks

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Professor Zumbo
  • The Weather
  • The friends I made
* What could be improved?
  • Housing options near campus
  • a local contact to help for the first week
  • Cheaper food options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Australia is very expensive.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Environmental Economics
Course Department: Econ
Instructor: ?
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Business Ethics
Course Department: Business
Instructor: Zumbo
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Zumbo is a great teacher!
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Management and Taxation
Course Department: Business
Instructor: Zumbo
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Zumbo is a great teacher!
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Sport and Society in Australia
Course Department: Australian Studies
Instructor: Dr. Hickle
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great to learn about local culture
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