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As Australia’s largest city, Sydney is the financial, commercial, and cultural center of Australia. On the CAPA Sydney Program, students learn how Sydney related to the Pacific Rim and in turn the rest of the world through studies both inside and outside of the classroom. The CAPA Sydney Center is located in N... More
| Provider: | CAPA International Education |
| Location(s): | Sydney, Australia |
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| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Kathryn K. (Human Development, SUNY - Binghamton) on May 26, 2010
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did SUNY - Binghamton 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? | Australia is quite expensive. |
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? | It was worthwhile, Australia is a very interesting country. They live a laid back lifestyle including their work lives. |