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CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast
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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 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Dana H. (Psychology, Bond University) on August 03, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-01-03 |
| * End Date: | 2011-04-27 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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I don't know who the "on-site administration" person was but everyone that I asked for help with the program was extremely helpful. Eliza our CIS adviser and Al my WNEC study abroad adviser were both quick to get back to me by email with all of my questions - they both helped make this program a wonderful experience for me |
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Nurse and Doctors where not available when needed. Not much help when I got tonsillitis and had to wait 3 days to see the doctor because he had no appointments available |
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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? | Bond University was a great experience. Gold Coast was beautiful. I went to the Great Barrier Reef for orientation and that was an unbelievable experience! Had a great time and meet some wonderful people. There is actually a group of us from the east coast area that are meeting up for a weekend soon! I feel anyone could benefit from this program. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I would go again and recommend this program to anyone. My biggest issue was I was sick while I was there and getting health care was not the easiest. I think if I was to do this again I would check a little more into the health care - I did check and was told there was a doctor on site but wasn't told that he/she was hardly ever available. Also, we are still waiting for our security deposit on the apartment and have sent emails but have yet to hear a thing on it and its been 3 months. The school was different from my college and it was interesting to see the difference in how they dress/study. Many local students went to Bond which really brought the country and school together. |