Amazing Past Review
By Michael T (Political Science and History, The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 07/12/2014 to 11/22/2014 with
La Trobe University: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about life/being dependent, making friends, living in new places, how to cook simple meals, how to do grown up things!!!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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There was no meal plan which was actually a blessing in disguise because I taught myself how to shop cost effectively and how to get by cooking basic meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never really needed healthcare |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
I learned how to shop very cost effectively. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Rough estimates but.... without accommodation, 40 dollars max? Accommodation was about 200 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Find cheap super markets... like Aldis! Also, even though alcohol might be legal under 21, don't spend much money on it! Save it for adventures that you can go on instead! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Some little things but I'm glad I learned what I did! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
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