Australia Gold Coast, the experience of a lifetime. Past Review
By Alain Z (Physical Therapy/Therapist., Ithaca College) for
Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
In Australia I met people from all over the world and gained a better understanding of different cultures. I got to experience a completely different lifestyle which is a priceless experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Moderate workload, a grading system on a scale of 7, the course are more intensive but they count for more credits. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There were support services in place but I didn't really utilize them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed in the Griffith University Village which was the convenient on-campus type apartment housing. It was perfect for meeting new people but there are cheaper options that are also closer to the beach. |
| * Food: |
Very americanized, with similar diversity and shortcomings. Fish and chips shops are actually quite good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people are so friendly in Australia and there was also an international group that did events. Everyone loved to relax and have fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
My host city was safe and health was never an issue for me there. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Each week I would say I could spend about $40 on food if I didn't eat out but going out to social events is expensive if you drink a lot. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop smart, learn to cook for yourself is much cheaper than eating out. Pregame and go to happy hour. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Save up some money, things are more expensive there, I had to get a part-time job to help cover things. |
