Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Adventure Down Under Past Review

By (Mechanical Engineering., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 02/24/2014 to 06/27/2014 with

University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Australians are laid-back, sporty, and like to have a lot of fun. Not to mention the country is BEAUTIFUL. I can't wait till I can go back and I miss it every single day.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes only met once a week so I only had classes on Mondays and Tuesdays.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had my own room and shared a living space and bathroom. The housing office organized parties and events.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Who doesn't like free healthcare

* 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)

Australia is expensive!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I can't even being to calculate that.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get a job while you're there!

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living in the heart of the city.
  • Meeting people from all over the world.
  • Having the ability to go to other countries as well.
* What could be improved?
  • I have nothing bad to say about the program.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? 1. Buy a flexible plane ticket. 2. Bring a good camera. 3. Look up travel visas and regulations for all countries you plan to visit ahead of time.