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Macquarie Uni...missing Oz!

A Study Abroad Program Review For

AIFS: Sydney- Macquarie University

Program Information

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of local culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.

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Provider: AIFS
Hosted at: Macquarie University
Location(s): Sydney, Australia
Year Founded: 0
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Review By:

Amy M. (Anthropology, University of Texas - San Antonio) on September 27, 2010

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2009-07-22
* End Date: 2009-12-05
If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: University of South Pacific
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Amazing

* Housing:

Close to campus but had to pay for internet

* Food:

Food was expensive to eat out, the shopping centre with food wasn't too far away though

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Good cultural classes

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did University of Texas - San Antonio prepare and support you for your time abroad?

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? Yes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save up money and travel as much as you can. Australia is expensive but beautiful.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? I learned how a different school system worked and what that side of the world was all about.