Study Abroad at Macquarie University Past Review
By Nicole M (Intergrated Marketing Communications, Ithaca College) for
IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - Macquarie University
I would do this again in a heartbeat. I can not wait to go back to Australia, and hopefully travel some more.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Macquarie University |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot both inside and outside the classroom so I felt it was a great experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
If anyone is studying at Macquarie University I would recommend living in Dunmore Lange College. It was so much fun and I made a lot of Australian friends because it was dorm stlye housing. <br /><br /> |
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It was like a dinning hall, but it was nice to not have to spend money on food. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent a lot, but there was always so much to do. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Know how much you want to spend before you get there, but be realistic. When you are abroad you are going to want to spend money and see the country. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It was an English speaking country, and English is my first language. I did learn a lot of Aussie slang which I sometimes like to use in the US |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Get ready for the time of your life! |
Individual Course Reviews
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This was great because I got to learn a lot about Australian culture, by watching aussie movies that I was not exposed to in the U.S. We also listened to Aussie music and watched and analyzed their television show. I met a lot of great people in this class too |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This was a very challenging and eye opening course that dealt with how people and issues were represented in different cultures. Teacher was very knowledgeable and participated a lot in class. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
