Un-forgetably amazing, studying Early Childhood Education abroad Past Review
By Kaytie D (Presbyterian College) - abroad from 02/13/2012 to 06/08/2012 with
University of the Sunshine Coast: Queensland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained cultural exposure, friendships, education, and memories and it was more than worthwhile
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The content of the courses was easier than I had expected however the grading was more rigorous than I had expected. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was much nicer than what I experience at my home university. |
| * Food: |
The food was very similar to that of America, however, there were no meal plans offered, so I had to buy more groceries and cook more than I am used to. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Australians are very friendly and welcoming. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health Issues are taken care of easily and quickly. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in the area I lived in, however, the crime on the news was similar to that of America. |
| 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) |
2.5. Australia has a very high cost of living. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 AU per week or more |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save before you leave and maintain a budget for travel and for food/personal expenses |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
English is Spoken |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Learn the lingo from English speaking countries. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I know the expense of living in another country and finding transportation. Also not to pack as much as I did. And to be prepared for different learning and teaching styles |
