Nothing Short of Amazing Past Review
By Karina Hunstein (Stevens Institute of Technology) - abroad from 06/17/2016 to 07/22/2016 with
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
My experience was nothing short of amazing. I saw the other side of the world which I never thought I’d have the opportunity to do. I felt welcomed by the TEAN staff as well as the locals and I felt safe at the locations booked for us. I would highly recommend for others to take a trip to Australia and study abroad. I have learned so much within such a short time period. If I could I'd do it all over again and learn about sustainability and energy more in depth the second go.
Personal Information
| 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. |
The advisiors, instructors, and professors were all so informative throughout the entirety of the trip. I learned so much about sustainability and renewable energy from so many different sources. the field trips made everything unique and helped me understand the material to a greater extent. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Going between five different cities is definitely a lot to plan our living-wise. All the hostels, hotels, University dorms, and campsites were very accommodating. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like I was emerged into the culture of each place I stayed. I especially loved learning more about the aboriginals and being in their environment. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I wound up catching strep throat while I was in Sydney for two weeks. The trip advisors helped me plan an appointment with the doctors office near by. After the appointment I was given a prescription for medication. The healthcare was easily accessible and I was thankful for the help I received from the advisors. |
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For all the places I stayed, I felt super secure in my surroundings. The tours of each city added to that as well. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the traveling, the field trips, the lectures, the professors, and getting to know people from the states as well as locals. |
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? | $80 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Go to local markets and buy food to make yourself. It's a lot of fun when cooking with friends and a lot cheaper than going out. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how many shirts to bring with me and how often I'd be able to do laundry. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
