Traveling to Sydney, Australia was an experience I would love to have again! Past Review
By Grace Littner (Saint Joseph's University) - abroad from 07/16/2017 to 12/02/2018 with
IFSA: Sydney - Macquarie University
This experience was worthwhile and a treasure I will always cherish. I learned a new found sense of independence, a passion for travel and gained new friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My classes were engaging, interesting and the professors were well educated and passionate about their subjects. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The Village was secure and safe. The housing was nice, especially with having my own room and own bathroom! |
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University did not provide food plans, so students must make own accommodations. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
A hospital is located right on the campus. Very easy to access, reliable and friendly staff. |
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I felt very safe at all times during my time abroad. |
| 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) |
Everything is much more expensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget before going. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | To make a budget |
