Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Journey Down Under Past Review

By (Sport and Fitness Administration/Management., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 07/21/2014 to 01/05/2015 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
learned how to be independent in a foreign place (more so than at UT) I also learned how to adapt to a new environment and carve out a niche for myself.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The grading system was very unclearly explained and took a while to understand. The actual environment of the class was very beneficial for me.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I went out of my way to get involved, this program did not do too much in that regards.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

just be smart and aware of your surroundings

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 EXPENSIVE!!!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? too much
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? try and get a side job if you can

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the people i was with
* What could be improved?
  • explanation of the school systems
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how expensive everything was.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.