Amazing experience of a lifetime that I will remember forever and never regret! Past Review
By Paige E (Zoology/Animal Biology., University of Wisconsin - Platteville) - abroad from 02/19/2014 to 07/05/2014 with
University of Newcastle: Newcastle - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Very worthwhile. I learned about cross cultural relationships and that there are people like me (same interests) all around the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved the overall experience! I found the schooling hard to adjust to however. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Australians are wonderfully friendly and welcoming people |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location!! A bit old and a little different than what I was used to in the US, but still very satisfactory. |
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We cooked a lot for ourselves, but I really liked the food I had when eating out--especially the unique stuff like kangaroo. Once again, different than home, but not in a bad way. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The only thing i would change is living with more Australian students to gain even more experience. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Lovely city, but alcohol is very popular. So as a woman I would not recommend going anywhere alone after dark |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30-$50 AUD on average, excluding trips out of the city |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy too much alcohol and try to go grocery shopping with a friend or roommate to share the bill and groceries |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Americans are spoiled in a lot of ways, such as kitchen and bathroom size, however other cultures value international travel much more, so their experiences are much greater, giving them a broader understanding of people. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
