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Australearn: Gold Coast - Griffith University
Program Information
Griffith is a young and dynamic university with a focus on issues of global importance and has established a reputation as one of the nation's leading universities. With campuses positioned in Queensland's fastest growing area, the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor, the University caters for more than 40,000 studen... More
| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Hosted at: | Griffith University |
| Location(s): | Gold Coast, Australia |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Stephanie S. (Finance, Merrimack College) on March 08, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2009-09-01 |
| * End Date: | 2009-12-19 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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Housing was amazing. It was done through Australearn! Very safe, clean, and in a great location |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Meeting in Cairns before flying to the Gold Coast was a great way to meet everyone! |
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How well did Merrimack 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? | Be adventurous and up for anything. Do everything you can while abroad. Every day is a new adventure. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I have become a well rounded person who knows how to travel alone. I have learned so many new things and met amazing friends that I will have for a lifetime |