Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Australia: a semester of awesomeness Past Review

By (Psychology, Tulane University) for

IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was amazing and the perfect way to indulge myself in a foreign culture and people.

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.

different grading system, but appropriate amount of work for a difficult study abroad semester

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

the program was exceptional. Most things were organized by them, including outings, friends, educational transference

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a 'college' with 130 other people. 120 aussies, 10 americans. The most ideal dorm I've ever experience, including my local uni's dorms

* Food:

Relatively good food, good enough, not the best. But they will cater to your needs

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Amazing. I had an amazing time with everything, experienced the entire culture and much more than I could have expected.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I had no problems, but other people who had health issues were catered to appropriately and at a timely manner

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the organization
* What could be improved?
  • a central location for everyone to meet up at
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do everything you can, don't just sit in your room by yourself, ever.