Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Past Review

By (Physical Therapy/Therapist., University of Hartford) - abroad from 06/24/2014 to 10/08/2014 with

Central Queensland University: Rockhampton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned not to be afraid to try new things. I also learned that being social is easier than it seems. You never know the type of people you can relate to if you're judging them from the outside. This experience was extremely worthwhile. I would do it again if I could (just not through Globalinks).

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.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $20
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't buy a lot of things that you wont be able to take back with you. (Room decorations, curtains, hangers etc.)

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?

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

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everyone was helpful and friendly.
  • I made a second family in Australia.
  • I learned a lot about myself and what I want to change about myself.
* What could be improved?
  • I wish my study abroad program was more knowledgeable and helpful.
  • Make it easier for international students to get around.
  • The food could have be better.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Rockhampton doesn't have a larger airport so I always had to purchase a connecting flight when traveling. I wish I would've went to a bigger town/city to make weekend trips less expensive and easier.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'