Amazing and Life Changing. Past Review

By (Math, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/23/2012 to 07/18/2012 with

Boston University: Sydney - Sydney Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about a culture other than the U.S and this opened up my eyes to a new and different type of lifestyle. It made me want/plan to live in Sydney. It was definently a worthwhile experience and one I would love to do again

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Australian Film Cinema
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat out if you can help it

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The internship component made this program such an incredible experience.
* What could be improved?
  • Sydney could be cheaper
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would have wanted more time.