Studying Abroad In Australia was the best 5 months of my life! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Though the lectures were large in size, each course also had weekly tutorials, with about 20-25 student per tutorial. I found these tutorials to be extremely helpful, for it gave me the opportunity to ask questions and get involved in class discussions. I found the tutorials to be much more effective to my learning. In addition, the workload was challenging but not unmanageable.

On-site administration of your program

Our advisor never seemed to have the answers to our questions and often misinformed us. She also seemed to always be in a bad mood when we would meet for weekend trips or just lunches.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived at Sydney University Village, which was a two minute walk from campus and maybe a 10 minute walk into the city. The rooms were very clean and very well decorated. My single had a full-sized bed, a full bathroom, and a refrigerator and a microwave. I needed to buy my own sheets and cookware.

I often cooked my own food, but there were so many restaurants around where I lived.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge were only fifteen minutes away from where I lived. There are also multiple beaches nearby, which are all worth visiting. Our program took us to visit the Blue Mountains, which was absolutely extraordinary, as well as on a bike-tour around Sydney.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Sydney is a relatively safe city. There was also a hospital right down the block from where I lived, so had I been injured or sick at any moment, I would have gotten immediate medical attention.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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