Amazing austraslian expirience Past Review

By (Southern Illinois University - Carbondale) - abroad from 02/21/2016 to 06/30/2016 with

Curtin University: Perth – Study Abroad & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about living in another culture.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It is not extremely difficult and the instructors are always willing to help.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration was always more than happy to help.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was adequite, The dorm was a little crowded and the rules for cleaning were a little strict.

* 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:

I never felt at any danger while in Perth

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? 30

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The cultural imersion
  • The education
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • The housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make sure you have a way to accuses money while abroad