Work and Play in Australia Past Review
By Alexandra H (Math Education, St. Cloud State University) for
International Student Volunteers (ISV): Traveling - Volunteering in Australia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I plan to do a lot more traveling to see the world. It was shocking to see how much the Australian cultured followed the United States. I would have liked to have gone somewhere that was less Americanized. Australia did have a lot to offer.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was not a lot of academic, textbook learning. Many things taught were on the spot information as we were working outside. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great Barrier Reef tour: scuba diving, Ocean Rafting, White water rafting: Tully River, Skydiving, Surfing lessons: Byron Bay, Fraser Island tour. |
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| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Less during the 2 week volunteer portion. Otherwise $200-300 spent on food and souvenirs. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Dr visits are expensive. ATM Fee's, lots of them. Surcharge when you use your credit card. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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