Past Review
By Christine A (Environmental Science., Clark University) for
CIEE: Perth - Arts and Sciences
It was definitely worthwhile. I had a lot of fun while at the same time, I learned a lot about the Australian culture as well as some things about American culture.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
A small # of large assignments and finals worth about 50% of grade |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
CIEE is an awesome program. Organized trips and get togethers were great ways to meet fellow study abroad students and see lots of places. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived in the student village with other students from all different places. We had single rooms in a flat which is nice to have your own space and shared space. |
| * Food: |
No meal plan |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
English |
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make sure to save up a lot of money before going so that you can plan trips during the study breaks. |
Comments
Oh heyyyy! Glad CIEE was worthwhile haha
JulieB February 20, 2010
And that you'd do it again :)
JulieB February 20, 2010
