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Australia 2011...Enough said

A Study Abroad Program Review For

Australearn: Sydney - University of New South Wales

Program Information

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of the leading teaching and research universities in Australia - renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and creative approaches to education and research. Its motto - Scientia Manu et Mente ("Knowledge by Hand and Mind") - encapsulate... More

Provider: GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Location(s): Sydney, Australia
Year Founded: 1989
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Review By:

Alex M. (Business, Pacific Lutheran University) on August 08, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-02-17
* End Date: 2011-06-28
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did Pacific Lutheran University prepare and support you for your time abroad?

Finances

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students

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 careful about money because Sydney is expensive. Otherwise best time of your life and heaps of opportunities to meet people and have fun.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? Trip was definitely worthwhile and just showed me more of who I am and what I'm looking for in life. It also allowed me to set new goals that I'd like to achieve some day after I graduate.