Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Must-do experience Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., Trinity University) - abroad from 06/16/2012 to 07/28/2012 with

University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How differently other countries, even those most similar to us, look at social issues, politics, etc...

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $175-$200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The Outback and Uluru
  • Scuba diving the great barrier reef (Cairns)
  • Skydiving over the reef (Cairns)
* What could be improved?
  • Advise students to bring plenty of cash because credit cards are not widely used or there are restrictions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring more cash than credit card. Minimum wage is much higher and therefor things can be expensive