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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.
Famous for its palm-fringed white sandy beaches and clear azure seas, Fiji is paradise come true. Cultural roots and traditions are... More
| Provider: | AIFS |
| Hosted at: | Macquarie University |
| Location(s): | Sydney, Australia |
| Year Founded: | 0 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Kelley S. (Biology, Wartburg College) on January 30, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-07-14 |
| * End Date: | 2010-12-03 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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On-site administration of your program |
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| * Housing: |
I lived with another American girl and 2 Australian guys and 1 Turkish guy. They were quite messy, but it worked out fine. |
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We only got $200 for food each month and that was American money and everything in Australia is more expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Each month we had group events and that was a lot of fun. We got to do many things that we may not have done unless the program organized it for us, for example going to the Reef. That trip should have been longer! |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Wartburg College prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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? | I probably spend about $100 a week. Some weeks more than others. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save money! |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had the money! |