CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast Photo

Challenging yet rewarding!

Program Information

On Semester on the Gold Coast, you’ll spend a semester in the sun at one of the most highly ranked and modern universities in Australia. The year-round tropical climate isn’t bad either! The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities, known for its beautiful beaches, sporting events, and outdoor a... More

Provider: CISabroad (Center for International Studies)
Location(s): Gold Coast, Australia
Year Founded: 2000
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Review By:

marisa h. (public relations, Suffolk University) on November 09, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2010-09-01
* End Date: 2011-12-18
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very easy

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Good communication

* Housing:

* Food:

Not the best food, I'm particular though

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Hiking a mountain to see the first sunrise anywhere

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very Safe, security, card swipes, safe town

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did Suffolk 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
* 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? jump into everything!
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? Definitely!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Australian Pop Culture

Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Easy, Fun, Interesting
Credit Transfer Issues: no