Life changing! Past Review
By Megan C (Sport and Fitness Administration/Management., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 03/04/2013 to 06/29/2013 with
University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was an incredibly worthwhile experience. You really learn so much about yourself when you get to disconnect from what you are comfortable and used to.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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| 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) |
Australia is very expensive compared to the states and the exchange rate was not in my favor during my time there. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200-250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to get cheaper housing that way more money can be allocated to fun activities! |
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? | Exchange |
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? | Nothing! I learned things the hard way while abroad but that made the experience that much more valuable. |
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