Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Australia: The Best Time of My Life Past Review

By (Health and Physical Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for

University of Wollongong: Wollongong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My expeirience was diffinately worthwile. I am so greatful to have the oppertunity to go somehwere I never thought I would be able to go. I learned a lot about myself as a student, since the school system was different. I feel I am a better student than before this experience.

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.

UOW is a really great school.

* 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?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* 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)

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Study abroad for a year if you can. Look at the exchange rates before leaving and while there. Be open minded to everything. It's a once and a life time experience, try, do and taste everything! Everyone should take advantage of studying abroad if they can.