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

Australia : Amazing Experience

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:

Leila S. (Psychology, Western New England College) on June 18, 2011

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Personal Information

* Start Date: 2010-09-01
* End Date: 2010-12-19
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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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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  • Apartment
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  • Americans
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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? Yes. I would love to go back to work or travel for a couple years.

Individual Course Reviews

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Criminal Motivations

Course Department: CJ 390
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Instruction Language: English
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Love, Sex, Relationships

Course Department: PSY 290
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Instruction Language: English
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Intro Forensic Psychology

Course Department: PSY 319
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