Study Abroad in Sydney Past Review

By (Financial Economics, SUNY - Binghamton) for

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The program was very worthwhile and it gave me an opportunity to travel around Asia

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

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?

I lived on campus <br /><br />

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was amazing

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I didn't have any issues with 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? 100 per week when I was not traveling
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring a lot of money because you are going to want to travel every opportunity you get

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Great balance of education and fun