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Australearn: Wollongong - University of Wollongong
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The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a modern, innovative center of learning, and provides a highly personalized environment for study. The University has comprehensive academic offerings across nine faculties ranging from engineering and information technology to Australian studies/Aboriginal Studies.
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| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Location(s): | Wollongong, Australia |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Katie O. (Health and Physical Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) on March 02, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-07-09 |
| * End Date: | 2011-11-19 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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UOW is a really great school. |
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
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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? | Study abroad for a year if you can. Look at the exchange rates before leaving and while there. Be open minded to everything. It's a once and a life time experience, try, do and taste everything! Everyone should take advantage of studying abroad if they can. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | My expeirience was diffinately worthwile. I am so greatful to have the oppertunity to go somehwere I never thought I would be able to go. I learned a lot about myself as a student, since the school system was different. I feel I am a better student than before this experience. |