Once in a Lifetime Experience in Newcastle Past Review
By A student (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 02/27/2012 to 06/21/2012 with
University of Newcastle: Newcastle - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how different other countries run their Universities. I do have an appreciation for American universities now but it was amazing getting to experience an Australian university. I learned that I can really be on my own without my parents being able to come over if I need something. I can adapt well in a new environment and also, I love traveling!! It was beyond worthwhile, mostly because of the people I got to know and become friends with all over the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
International House! |
| * Food: |
Similar grocery stores as America, on campus food was awful! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It felt like I was one of them! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt pretty safe most of the time, just not by myself at night. It was a really big campus with lots of trees around. |
| 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) |
Accommodation is expensive and so is pretty much everything else in Australia |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * 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? | $200 for housing + $50 for food/personal |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just use common sense, it's cheaper to get groceries rather than going out. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I didn't need to bring so much stuff! And more importantly that I would get so close to some people. |
