Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exciting and definitely a hidden gem for surf in South Australia Past Review

By (Environmental Studies., Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/07/2014 to 06/28/2014 with

University of Adelaide: Adelaide - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How to be more open minded and not take things for granted. Also to just live and enjoy myself more because opportunities like this do not come often.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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? No

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? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would just make sure you budget your money and not spend it on clothes, accessories etc. and spend it on traveling within the area they are studying.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Bridging cultures program in Cairns
  • Greg Talbot is a saint (program corespondent in Adelaide)
  • Being able to surf and go to school
* What could be improved?
  • Getting more people to go through global links
  • More options for living situations
  • cheaper living options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the surf was an hour drive from the city and there was no public transport to take you there.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'