Sydney: Couldn't ask for more! Past Review

By (Communication, Anderson University) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Sydney, Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am now much more understanding and patient with those from other countries.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I found the workload to be the same. The teaching methods were very much alike as well.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I wish the school would have been closer to the apartments. It was a long commute everyday.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I was pleased over time, however, the price was shocking!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved seeing the opera house in person!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe walking down the street alone.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save! You will need the money.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Having a staff member from my home university there the entire time I was there.
* What could be improved?
  • More interaction with international students in the classroom.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go!