I'm so glad I decided to study abroad! It was worth every penny. Past Review
By A student (Geology, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 08/10/2012 to 11/22/2012 with
University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned to see the world from a different perspective. In the US we tend to just see things from our viewpoint. In Australia I met so many people from around the world and it was amazing to see things from there eyes.
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. |
The classes were very easy all semester. Sadly, the finals where very very hard. I definitely wasn't expecting the level of difficulty of the finals after such an easy semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I chose to live off campus, but still very close (five minute walk). I would say this was one of the best parts of Sydney as my roommates were from all over the world. |
| * Food: |
Nice, but expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Australia is truly a melting pot. There are just as many foreigners as Australians. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No healthcare issues |
| * Safety: |
Sydney is a very safe city. |
| 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) |
1, Sydney is very expensive. If you don't have heaps of money, finding casual work is very easy. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200-$300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a casual job and have fun!! Forget about saving! :D |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | As I have stressed before, prepare for the finals. Also, they are not joking when they say it is costly to live here :D |
