Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

good experience but not integration Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/21/2018 to 06/30/2018 with

IFSA: Sydney - University of Sydney

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was very happy to be in a different country. I think it changed a lot about my character and gave me insight about a new culture. Everything was worthwhile.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

i cooked my own 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? No

everyone in the program was American and as an international, I was told there will be at least one Australian who will be living with us in the Urbanest housing (there were other inconsistencies with what was told and our living situation) the program needs more diversity.

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)

Sydney is very expensive

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? grocery shop and buy your own drinks

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the extracurricular activities (Opera, AFL game, dinners)
* What could be improved?
  • more diversity within the students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that i will not be living with Australians or everyone in the program will be and usually apparently is American

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.