The Best 4 Months of My Life Past Review
By Adam J (Accounting, Bond University) - abroad from 01/04/2012 to 04/22/2012 with
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia
I learned life lessons on how to handle relationships with my friends, family, and anyone in the world. The Australian way of life is greater than any other. I REGRET NOTHING
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | N/A |
| 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. |
On a pass/fail bases you shouldn't have too many problems passing. However, if your abroad isn't based on pass fail, you might need to put in a lot of work for a grade you really desire. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone who worked at Bond was so helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Meriton Hotel in Broadbeach was the perfect living accommodation in Australia. Only a short bus to campus, and a short block and a half walk to the beach. The service was unprecedented and the apartment was beautiful. |
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I happen to enjoy American sized food and portion a little more. However the food was fairly the same besides the abundance of sweet chili sauce. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Australians are some of the nicest in the world. I made a lot of Australian friends and got along with the people great. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never had an injury or a health issue. |
| * Safety: |
Considering it is illegal to have a gun, I never felt unsafe in Australia. The people were also too nice. |
| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
I had trouble budgeting because I spent on just about any and everything. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300$ a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy from the super market. Drink boxed wine. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew which trips to go on before I jumped into the ones I did |
