Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

wish I could have stayed forever Past Review

By (University of Guelph - Outbound) - abroad from 02/17/2014 to 05/30/2014 with

University of Canberra: Canberra - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself, Australia, and the world in general while on exchange and traveling. Everyone was soo amazing, fun and supportive. I was able to pushed myself out of my comfort zone in so many ways. I experienced countless new experiences and made some of the best friends (and traveling companions) of my life! I so badly wish that I could go back!

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?

There was a clinic right on campus which was super convenient when I got the flu. The only downfall with that was that you had to walk all the way to the Belconnen mall to go to the chemist.

* Safety:

There was 24h security guards roaming around campus/ ressies.

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)

It is very expensive in Australia in general!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200-300 if I wasn't traveling
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as much money as you can, and BUDGET!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Information session organized at beginning
  • Meet & Greet past and future exchange students at the Lighty
  • the AMAZING and super involved ambassadors!
* What could be improved?
  • nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.