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Best Summer Learning Opportunity for Animal Lovers Past Review

By (Psychology, Clemson University) - abroad from 06/24/2018 to 07/15/2018 with

WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and my interests in conserving this planet. Even though it is not my major or desired career track, conservation is still a very important subject for any person who values healthy living and a healthy planet.

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.

The course material wasn't particularly difficult simply because it is such interesting information. If you love animals and conservation and learning about new cultures then you will love this course.

* 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?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I bought lots of food and souvenirs so around $300 USD a week

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The nature excursions
  • Cultural Integration
  • Being with other students of different disciplines and universities
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it doesn't matter what you major in at university, what matters is that you follow your passion.