Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AUS/NZ Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., University of Georgia) - abroad from 05/19/2014 to 06/19/2014 with

University of Georgia, Discover Abroad: Australia and New Zealand Maymester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip is so worth it! I wish I could go back!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I felt challenged to learn and immerse myself in the culture. Academically, I felt the course work was appropriate for a study abroad program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program leaders are wonderful! The trip wouldn't have been the same without them.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The accommodations were what I expected. Nothing too fancy, but definitely clean and safe.

* Food:

The Discover Abroad program provides more than half of the meals on the entire trip. I enjoyed this aspect because I didn't have to worry about spending money for every meal, but we were also able to go out on our own and eat wherever we wanted with friends.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Every aspect of this trip focuses on integrating into the culture! Discover Abroad leaders have wonderful relationships with locals in each of the locations. They made sure we were experiencing the true culture in each of the activities/lessons they planned.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt uneasy or that I was in a dangerous situation.

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? About $50 per week depending on the location.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • The places that we traveled
  • The people that I met
  • The entire experience
* What could be improved?
  • nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The Discover Abroad office really helped with pre-departure questions. They have orientations and manuals that address any and all questions about the program!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!