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Australearn: Newcastle - University of Newcastle
Program Information
The University of Newcastle offers study abroad students the perfect combination of lifestyle and learning. Set in superb bushland and close to waterways, forests, and spectacular surf beaches, the University is internationally renowned and among the top ten research universities in Australia. The University's... More
| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Location(s): | Newcastle, Australia |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Katherine G. (Accounting, University of Arizona) on March 08, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2009-07-14 |
| * End Date: | 2009-12-01 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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The University of Newcastle was awesome! The classes were challenging but totally doable, and I learned a lot from them. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Australearn was very helpful by setting up everything we would need while we were abroad. They didn't really have a presence on campus but it wasn't really necessary anyway. |
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I really loved living in the dorms with other Australian and international students. It was a great way to really experience life in Australia and further understand their culture. |
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Australia has wonderful food but depending on the exchange rate it can be quite expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The University of Newcastle is located very close to Sydney which was great for spending weekends in the city. We were also able to learn about the city of Newcastle's history, experience its beautiful beaches, go sand surfing at a near by town, and visit the wine country which was about an hour from the city. |
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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 did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I gained a better understanding of myself and what I would like to do with my life in the future. |