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| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Location(s): | Sydney, Australia |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Amanda N. (Interior Design, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) on June 22, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-02-15 |
| * End Date: | 2011-06-28 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Less assignments meant they were worth more in marks. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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I lived in a house that was in a residential family neighborhood. Location wise it was great. |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of Arkansas - Fayetteville 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Study abroad students have to pay full price for passes. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | Yes |