Amazing Adventure and Great Getaway Choice Past Review

By (Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 07/23/2019 to 12/04/2019 with

IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was totally worth to go. I grew a lot personally and mentally got stronger; learned how to survive in a completely new country; Classes were fun and I got very interested in counselling as a career over there.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

lots of resources, not very intense but depends on your classes

* 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

Very great city to live in, great country to go and explore, love the studying vibe in school, also because this school is so large I got so many classes to choose from; different culture but same language which made things easier and the adjustment easier

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? $100-150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? drink less bubble tea

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • 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?
  • Food
  • Amazing city
  • Different vibes
* What could be improved?
  • living
  • students connection before going
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Melbourne is kind of cold I should've get more warm clothes and get ready for that coldness. Also should bring less stuff since you buy lots of stuff there.

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.