Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Corporate Finance and Accounting, Bentley University) - abroad from 09/03/2012 to 12/16/2012 with

Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned a lot about myself, by see how I act in a similar, yet different environment from home. Also, just living away from friends and family you gain some more independence.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes aren't necessarily easier depending on what you take, but there is less work to do throughout the semester.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Every thing is expensive in Australia. If you really wanted to you could live on $100 a week, but it is easy to go past that with everything you can do.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Without including trips, around $170
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy snacks and fruit at the supermarket instead of at dining hall. If you are booking trips it is fine to use student flights but know what you want from them and instead of booking pre made package that can have stuff you don't want to do. And double check prices they offer you to make sure it is the lowest.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Weather
  • Things to do on weekend
* What could be improved?
  • Things to do during the week
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Best way to integrate trips with the semester. Also how to manage eating healthy in the most cost efficient manner.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.