There is no place more beautiful than OZ Past Review
By Francis G (Political Science, Pace University) for
University of Adelaide: Adelaide - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
the people i met and the places i saw were priceless
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Only midterm and final grades. Actual work taught by grad students. No interaction with professors. I prefer Pace's small classrooms and intimacy with peers and professors. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It is stressful to work out financial aid issues because of the time constraints. It is also stressful getting courses approved. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
cook your own, australians don't have good cuisine |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
i traveled a lot and met many people. it was extremely memorable! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
extremely safe, walked a lot late at night nothing ever happened |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-100 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | none, the more you travel the more you spend |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | save as much as you can so you can travel more when you get there... and don't over pack! |
