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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:
Andrea F. (Psychology, Saint Anselm College) on August 31, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-07-14 |
| * End Date: | 2011-07-21 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Australia's system is different from the American system and I found it hard to adapt so quickly ... the classes were definitely harder and I needed to plan my time better in order to work everything through. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I liked the program overall! I had an amazing time. The events that went along with the trip were awesome. The ONE thing that I have to comment on ... why was there no transport from the village to the airport? On the way home .. |
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Housing was good... single was great especially with my own bathroom. I just thought the uni should definitely do something about the fact that many of the common rooms were dirty. I don't know if they cleaned them over the summer.. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Saint Anselm 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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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 your money!!!! |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Yes! It was definitely worthwhile. I changed in many many ways. I loved Australia and I am already planning on going back! |