Brisbane Exchange Program for Psychology Major Past Review
By Michelle A (psychology, San Jose State University) for
The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, I became more openminded about other cultures and enjoyed travelling.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My coursework abroad was more challenging than my coursework in California. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I wasn't aware of an on-site administrator in my host country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed living at the International House and joining campus organizations to meet people. However, despite program recommendations I limited my social and cultural experiences to communicate with my then boyfriend in California. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
My healthcare was completely paid, but luckily I didn't need to use it. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You may never go back, so do the activies you most want to. |
