Australearn: Traveling – The Australian Sporting Industry Photo

Study Abroad to Australia changed my life

Program Information

In partnership with the University of Canberra, AustraLearn offers a unique opportunity to explore the Australian sporting industry from both a professional and recreational perspective. The program, taught by staff from the University of Canberra’s National Institute of Sports Studies (NISS@UC), combines diff... More

Provider: GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Location(s): Traveling, Australia
Year Founded: 1989
Website Take me there!

Review By:

Emily D. (Finance, St. Cloud State University) on October 17, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2011-05-14
* End Date: 2011-05-31

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was some work to prepare us

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

unorganized

* Housing:

* Food:

NA

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved seeing the Sydney Opera House

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Everything was safe?

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did St. Cloud State 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Snacks

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • THe tours
* What could be improved?
  • The organization
* 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