Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Semester in Australia Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/28/2014 to 11/01/2015 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved studying abroad in Australia and expanding my personal view on the world. Definitely a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone.

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)

Australia is very expensive, was not prepared for the currency exchange rates

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60-80 dollars

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • the people involved
* What could be improved?
  • course recommendations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Currency exchange rate is a lot higher than I expected.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Australian Legends
Course Department: Arts
Instructor: Karskens
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Phenomenal teacher, great to learn about Australian history
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Marine Biology
Course Department: science
Instructor: rotating professors
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Field trips were poorly organized and I regret taking the class
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Perception and Cognition
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: english
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Philosophy, Morality, and Society
Course Department: Phil
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: