Past Review
By Bethany (Communication and Media Studies., University of Hartford) for
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes...read above.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Australian food is bland. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | $1,000. Meal plan wasn't provided cooked for myself. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | SAVE SAVE SAVE!!! Trips are expensive but totally worth it. You can drink when you get home! |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Start saving before you even set foot in Australia. Don't waste your money on booze. I didn't and was lucky enough to travel up in to the end! |
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