Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Semester in Australia Past Review

By (Philosophy., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 03/03/2014 to 06/19/2014 with

University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was interesting considering issues outside the lens of the American media.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

I did NOT do guaranteed student accommodation at Urbanest, as it was $1400 per month for a cramped living space. I stayed in a hostel for 3 weeks while arranging to live in a shared flat.

* 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)

Sydney is very expensive!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • focused on writing papers
  • class was not mandatory
  • proximity to the beach
* What could be improved?
  • cheaper student accommodation
  • student IDs weren't received until late March
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I should have opened a Bank of America account, which would have allowed me to withdraw money from Westpac ATMs without losing out on the exchange rate.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Metaphysics: Reality, Time, and Possibility
Course Department: PHIL
Instructor: Adrian Curry
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: