An Incredible Sydney Semester Despite Home Institution's Shortcomings Past Review
By Melissa B (Gender and Sexuality Studies, Tulane University) for
University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I truly had the time of my life and plan to live abroad when I graduate. I could not have asked for a better country to live in and better people to explore it with.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I did not enjoy the academics at Sydney as much as at Tulane however it was absolutely a learning experience to learn in a different style and setting. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Advisors were consistently available and knowledgeable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Study Australia provided above and beyond housing that allowed me to live comfortably and meet an incredible group of students. Had I not found their services, I cannot say where I would have ended up. |
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Sydney is an expensive city and expect things to cost more than they do in New Orleans. It is probably comparable to living in Manhattan and the high cost of city living. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | United States |
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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