GET AMONGST IT Past Review

By (Biology, General., Presbyterian College) for

Flinders University: Adelaide - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
very worthwhile.

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

not helpful with specific issues about classes.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

close to class, many opportunities to get involved, easy way to meet people, many services provided. Just catering to first time university students.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

wildlife park, football game (AFL), tonsley

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

it is very safe. no health issues, even the city at night is relatively safe.

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? 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? alcohol and cigarettes are super expensive. phone credit plans should be researched so they are not as expensive.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

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?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students