I'm pretty keen for timtams and heaps of goon. Past Review
By Samuel B (Digital Art and Design, Towson University) for
University of the Sunshine Coast: Queensland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
People are just people no matter where they are from. Some are good some are bad. The biggest difference is our languages.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
USC workload: 3 Projects for the year and no finals. grading system: Harder because they have and A+ teaching method: Use actual employees of the desired field. TU workload: Hw regularly with bigger projects spread out. grading system: A-F teaching methods: Use a mix of professionals and Professors. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: Easy access to helpful information A good communication on a personal level made me feel welcomed Weaknesses: None |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
housing was comfortable. All was provided in the bedroom and Common room. |
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Groceries were bought, no arrangement for a meal plan. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Most were arranged by the program. Everything was a great experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Extremely Safe, even unbelievable at times. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Varied. Alot in the begining then lessened at the end. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Na |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would tell them to take as much money as they have. And try to find a job or some sort of way to get extra money. An open minded student and someone who is very social. |
