Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing learning experience Past Review

By (University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 02/20/2016 to 06/25/2016 with

USAC Australia: Gold Coast and Brisbane - Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself. I also got to look at the United States from an outsider perspective, but while having all the knowledge of how the US works.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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?

I needed a medication refill, and it was really easy and cheap to get my medication.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

If I chose Australia, I would choose the Gold Coast Campus instead of the Nathan campus. I think the money I saved did not outweigh the experience I would have gotten from the Gold Coast.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The People
  • Travel Experience
* What could be improved?
  • Dining Hall food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.