Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cinematic Adventure Down Under Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies, Eastern Illinois University) - abroad from 05/30/2015 to 07/01/2015 with

Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Australia & New Zealand - Intercultural Communication and Co-Cultural Experiences

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Finally being exposed to another culture and country where I learned more about myself and what I want out of life.

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? At least $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Definitely make a budget for yourself and don't leave yourself stranded with no money, especially when you get home.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Filming Tours/Sites
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • More group bonding activities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Try to be less stressed. Traveling is stressful on everybody so just take it easy.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.