Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Eye-opening Past Review

By (Skidmore College) - abroad from 07/17/2017 to 11/10/2017 with

IFSA: Sydney - University of Sydney

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself. I got to know myself in a different context it made me more independent and less afraid of change

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.

Classes were not engaging or interactive

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

We went on cultural expeditions that really taught me about the host culture.

* 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?

I wasn't sure where to go if i got sick. Thankfully I didn't get sick and did not need healthcare but if i had gotten sick I would not have known where to go how much it would cost etc

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved my program, i loved my host country and the people i met there

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? can't remember but i had transport costs for one of my classes
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? save us much money as you can before you go abroad!!!

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • intercultural experiences
* What could be improved?
  • the classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how Americans are viewed around the world

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.