Past Review
By Emmy L (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Providence College) for
Arcadia: Sydney - Macquarie University
I have an even greater want than before to travel more and experience different cultures for a longer period of time than simply a vacation.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I thought it was interesting to experience a different style of teaching and to take different classes than what I perhaps would have taken at PC. When it came to the workload it is hard to compare because it is much more independent studying than in the States. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program administrators on site were absolutely amazing. They were very helpful, supportive, available, engaged, and fun! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in a townhouse in the university village with four other Australian girls. Had my own room and bathroom and then shared kitchen, dining room and TV room. <br /><br /> |
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I would like to think that I make good food... |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met wonderful people who made my time in Australia amazing. That the leaders/administrators were fantastic also definitely helped a lot. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Australia is very safe and there are no health issues that do not exist in any other "western" country. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | That food is a lot more expensive than in USA, especially when it comes to eating out. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a great program because the administrators makes sure that you know that they always are there for you. |
