Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I wish I had more time... Past Review

By (Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State) - abroad from 02/13/2020 to 06/22/2021 with

IES Abroad Sydney

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained real-world experience through my internship and living in a different country across the world. I learned a lot about myself and the world around me. I am so grateful for my experience and it was definitely worthwhile.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

I would choose the same program because I was able to take classes that I loved and participate in an internship while enjoying the social aspect of Sydney. The program was very informative and I found some of my best friends in the program.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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 university
  • Options for Internships & Classes
  • The location
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? One thing I wish I knew was how far away the University of Sydney was from the beach. When going to Sydney, I thought I was going to live right near the beach but it was a bus ride or uber away from the beach.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.