Adelaide Led To Personal Growth Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Wartburg College) for

Wartburg College Diers Program: Adelaide - Community Service at Lutheran Community Care

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definately! I learned a lot about the Australian culture, about my own culture, and about myself. I've gained confidence and knowledge about myself through this process.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The two supervisors were helpful, but with them having a lot on their plate, my experience kind of got pushed to the back burner. It was frustrating when all I did was busy week for about the first month. After explaining myself and what I wanted to get out of the experience, they understood and worked to meet my expectations.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was pretty good. The timing sometimes was a little difficult, but it worked for the most part.

* 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? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans