Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/25/2013 to 06/30/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
General living skills, communication skills, cultural skills. YES!

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.

* 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)

High cost of living in Sydney

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

  • Other
  • 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Freedom
  • Independence
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Transportation
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Small things such as how to budget and organize a week for better efficiency and productiveness.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

The Marine Environment
Course Department: Arts and Sciences
Instructor: Maharaj
Instruction Language: English
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Sport, Law and Society in Australia
Course Department: Arts and Sciences
Instructor: Hickie
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Business, Ethics and the Law
Course Department: Arts and Sciences
Instructor: Zumbo
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Marketing and Distribution Law
Course Department: Arts and Sciences
Instructor: Zumbo
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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