SWaRM Research Project Mackay: Short...but Sweet :) Past Review
By Greg S (BSc Geography and Environmental Science, University of Dundee) for
Central Queensland University: Rockhampton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Experienced how catchment management and water management differs in Australia compared to the UK. Real eye opener to the probelms faced in an arid country, to one where water is almost taken for granted. Future plans and job prospects have certainly been boosted by the experience of the exchange and the contacts created.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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Some minor problems at the beginning as I was the first exchange student at this campus and not taking classes/course so sorting me out with everything took a while. Other than that I have been supported very well and have access to everything I need |
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Campus safety good, all sanctions in place if problems - instructions on what to do through signs. One thing noticed with the city itself is the lack of pavements. Walking from campus there are no pavements for a good stretch. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Great way to see another country and the university setup. Make sure your certain where you want to go, and research the area before doing so. |
